Lexicon emmainomai: To be furious, to rage, to be mad Original Word: ἐμμαίνομαι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be mad against. From en and mainomai; to rave on, i.e. Rage at -- be mad against. see GREEK en see GREEK mainomai HELPS Word-studies 1693 emmaínomai (from 1722 /en, "in" and 3105 /maínomai, "behave as a maniac") – properly, locked in the frenzy of rage (fury), and used only in Ac 26:11. Here Paul describes his pre-conversion behavior as deranged (acting completely irrational). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom en and mainomai Definition to rage against NASB Translation enraged (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1693: ἐμμαίνομαιἐμμαίνομαι (see ἐν, III. 3); τίνι, to rage against (A. V. to be exceedingly mad against) one: Acts 26:11; besides only in Joseph; Antiquities 17, 6, 5. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "ἐν" (en, meaning "in") and the verb "μαίνομαι" (mainomai, meaning "to rage" or "to be furious").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐμμαίνομαι, similar concepts of rage or intense emotion can be found in Hebrew words such as: Usage: The term ἐμμαίνομαι is not directly found in the New Testament text but is related to expressions of intense emotional agitation or fury. It is a compound word that conveys a sense of internal rage or madness. Context: The Greek term ἐμμαίνομαι, while not appearing directly in the New Testament, is a compound word that combines the preposition "ἐν" (in) with "μαίνομαι" (to rage or be mad). This construction suggests an internalized state of fury or madness, indicating a person who is consumed by intense emotions or passions. In the broader context of Greek literature, such terms are often used to describe individuals who are overtaken by uncontrollable emotions, leading to irrational or frenzied behavior. Forms and Transliterations εμμαινομενος εμμαινόμενος ἐμμαινόμενος emmainomenos emmainómenosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 26:11 V-PPM/P-NMSGRK: περισσῶς τε ἐμμαινόμενος αὐτοῖς ἐδίωκον NAS: and being furiously enraged at them, I kept pursuing KJV: exceedingly mad against them, INT: Exceedingly moreover being furious against them I persecuted [them] |