μαίνομαι

maínomai

Number

G3105

Language

Greek

Original word

μαίνομαι

Transliteration

maínomai

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

through the idea of insensate craving); to rave as a "maniac"

KJV: be beside self (mad)

Root / derivation: middle voice from a primary (to long for;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μαίνομαι across 5 verses.

mad4×

am1×

thyself1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

John1 verse

John 10:20

And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

Acts3 verses

Acts 12:15

And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

Acts 26:24

And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.

Acts 26:25

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

1 Corinthians1 verse

1 Corinthians 14:23

If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?

Topics that use this word

Insanity Readings, Select Zeal, Religious Herod Language Persecution Peter Prisoners Sheep Tongues

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3105 (maínomai) mean?

through the idea of insensate craving); to rave as a "maniac"

How many times does G3105 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3105 (μαίνομαι) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mad.”

How is maínomai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3105 is rendered as “mad” (4×), “am” (1×), “thyself” (1×).

Where does the Greek word μαίνομαι come from?

middle voice from a primary (to long for;