G4092
πίμπρημι
to fire, i.e. burn (figuratively and passively, become inflamed with fever)
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pímprēmiPronunciation
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to fire, i.e. burn (figuratively and passively, become inflamed with fever)
πίμπρημι(pímprēmi)
Strong’s Definition
to fire, i.e. burn (figuratively and passively, become inflamed with fever)
a reduplicated and prolonged form of a primary ; which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses);
“Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.”
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Strong's G4092: A verb meaning "to swell up" or "become inflamed." In biblical usage, appears uniquely in Acts 28:6 describing the expected effect of a snake bite on Paul, demonstrating divine protection and the fulfillment of Mark 16:18.
U- Unveiling the Word
Πίμπρημι (pimprēmi) describes physical swelling or inflammation, particularly from injury or infection. In its New Testament context, it appears in the dramatic scene of Paul's survival of a viper bite, demonstrating divine protection and authenticating his apostolic ministry. Early church writers saw this as fulfillment of Jesus's promise of protection for His messengers. Today, it illustrates God's supernatural protection of His servants in fulfilling their mission.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
From Proto-Indo-European *pimpreh₂- meaning "to swell"
D - Defining Meanings
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Verb Features:
Example conjugations:
Present Active: πίμπρημι (I swell)
Future Passive: πρησθήσομαι (I will be swollen)
Aorist Passive: ἐπρήσθην (I was swollen)
Cross-references:
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its medical usage. Thayer's notes its physical manifestations. LSJ documents various contexts of swelling. Vine's connects it to divine protection. Strong's highlights its passive implications. Moulton and Milligan note its medical technical usage.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
"They were expecting that he would swell up [πίμπρημι] or suddenly fall down dead." (Acts 28:6)
Additional References:
[This is the only occurrence in the New Testament]
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Πίμπρημι powerfully illustrates divine protection of God's servants. The good news of King Jesus includes His sovereign care over those who serve His mission. This word reminds us that God's protection often manifests not in preventing danger but in preserving through it.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4092: A verb describing physical swelling or inflammation, particularly from injury. In Acts, demonstrates divine protection of Paul from snake bite, fulfilling Jesus's promise of protection for His messengers.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: #swelling #protection #Paul #Malta #snakebite #miracle #Acts #divine #NewTestament #BiblicalGreek #Theology #mission