συσπαράσσω
susparassō
to convulse
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the given data, the Greek word συσπαράσσω (susparassō) means "to convulse." This verb describes a condition of sudden, intense physical disturbance, such as shivering or trembling. The two occurrences of this word in the Bible suggest its limited but significant use. Its range of usage indicates that συσπαράσσω is associated with physical reactions, possibly in response to intense stimuli or emotions. The significance of this word lies in its capacity to convey a dramatic, overwhelming physical experience.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
They brought him to him, and when he saw him, immediately the spirit convulsed him, and he fell on the ground, wallowing and foaming at the mouth.
Luke 9:42While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.