μετεωρίζομαι
meteōrizomai
Verb · From a compound of μετά (G3326) and a collateral form of αἴρω (G142) or perhaps rather ἀήρ (G109) (cf "meteor")
From a compound of G3326 and a collateral form of G142 or perhaps rather G109 (compare "meteor"); to raise in mid-air, i.e. (figuratively) suspend (passively, fluctuate or be anxious):—be of doubtful mind.
Outline
- to rise up on high
- to put a ship [out to sea] up upon the deep
- to raise up fortifications
- metaph.
- to lift up one's soul, raise his spirits
- to buoy up with hope
- to inflate with pride
- to be elated
- to take one airs, be puffed up with pride
- by a metaphor taken from ships that are tossed about on the deep by winds and waves
- to cause one to waver or fluctuate in the mind
- to agitate or harass with cares
- to make anxious