Greek · G1326 · unreviewed

διεγείρω

To arouse

These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.

διεγείρω G1326
Pronunciation diegeírō

What does διεγείρω (diegeírō) mean in the Bible?

διεγείρω (diegeírō) is a Greek word meaning "to arouse". δι-εγείρω [in LXX: Jdth.

Full entry for διεγείρω (G1326) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

to arouse
Extended definition

to arouse completely, arouse as from rest or sleep: Luk.8:24; pass., Mrk.4:39, Luk.8:24; of the sea, Jhn.6:18. Metaphorical, of the mind: ἐν ὑπομνήσει, 2Pe.1:13 3:1.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.

Tenses
Aorist Imperfect Present
Voices
Passive Active
Participle verbal adjective — the action as a modifying quality
Aorist Passive Mark 4:39 · Luke 8:24
Indicative states a fact or reality
Aorist Active Luke 8:24
Imperfect Passive John 6:18
Present Active 2 Pet 3:1
Infinitive verbal noun — the action in abstract
Present Active 2 Pet 1:13
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 6 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
completed 1 ongoing 1 background 1 infinitive 1 participle 2
Tense
aorist 3 present 2 imperfect 1
Voice
active 3 passive 3
Mood
indicative 3 participle 2 infinitive 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

Sources