Biblica Analytica

συστροφή

sustrophē (G4963)

commotion/plot

2 verses 1 books OT 0 / NT 2
AI Word Study

The Greek word συστροφή (sustrophē) suggests a state of intense commotion or tumult, possibly resulting from a secret plot. Its association with the semantic domain of Cognition & Perception implies that this term relates to the processing of information, making it a mental or psychological concept rather than a physical one. In the limited number of times this word appears in the Bible (2 occurrences), it's more likely used to convey a sense of foreboding or impending action rather than merely describing a chaotic situation. This indicates that the concept of sustrophē might have been significant in ancient Greek thought, at least in the context of the New Testament. As a word with a short definition and limited usage, συστροφή is likely a specialized term, used primarily to convey a specific nuance in a particular narrative or context. Its use suggests that the writers of the New Testament may have drawn on a common vocabulary or conceptual framework to convey certain ideas to their audience.

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Acts 19:40

For indeed we are in danger of being accused concerning today’s riot, there being no cause. Concerning it, we wouldn’t be able to give an account of this commotion.”

Acts 23:12

When it was day, some of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.