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μετακινέω

metakinéō

G3334 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To move or cause to move from one place to another, to transfer, remove or dislodge (literally or figuratively). The primary sense is the act of moving something or someone to a different location, either physically or metaphorically; used of shifting objects, removing persons, or causing a change in position or state.

Semantic Range

move from one place to another, transfer, displace, remove (physically or metaphorically), change position or state, evacuate

Root / Etymology

From μετά (with, after, change of place/state) and κινέω (to move, set in motion). The compound emphasizes movement from one position or state to another.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In Classical Greek, μετακινέω is rare, but attested in post-classical and Koine literature with the sense of moving, removing, or evacuating. In the Septuagint, it often translates Hebrew verbs meaning to uproot or displace, especially in contexts of exile, removal, or divine judgment (e.g., removing lampstands, thrones, or people). In the New Testament (see Rev 2:5), it is used metaphorically for withdrawal of privilege or position. English translations typically render the word as 'remove,' 'move away,' or 'dislodge,' but may not capture the word's potential nuance of forced or significant change. Related terms include ἀφαιρέω (to take away, remove) and ἀποκινέω (to move away, more forceful separation). The sense of metaphorical or figurative displacement is especially present in later Greek and early Christian writings.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from μετά and κινέω; to stir to a place elsewhere, i.e. remove (figuratively):--move away.

Root Family

μετακινέω (metakineō) — to move, to remove, to shift, to transfer, to displace

Root μετα-κινέω to move, to remove, to shift

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G3334-01 μετακινούμενοι metakinoumenoi V PRS PASS PTCP NOM M PL moved away those being moved being moved away 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G3334-01 Colossians 1:23 μετακινούμενοι metakinoumenoi V PRS PASS PTCP NOM M PL moved away those being moved being moved away
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