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σινιάζω

siniazō

Verb · From sinion (a sieve)

From σινίον siníon (a sieve); to riddle (figuratively):—sift.

Outline

to sift, shake in a sieve
fig. by inward agitation to try one's faith to the verge of overthrow

Usages

Luke 22:31

¶ And the Lord said,

Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

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