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G4092 (πίμπρημι)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G4092
Original Word: πίμπρημι
Transliteration: pímprēmi
Pronunciation: preh'-o
Part of Speech: verb
Root / Etymology: a reduplicated and prolonged form of a primary ; which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses);
Frequency: 1×
Gematria: 368

Where it appears

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Definition

Strong 1890 to fire, i.e. burn (figuratively and passively, become inflamed with fever)

be (X should have) swollen

a reduplicated and prolonged form of a primary ; which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses);

Commentary

Contributors:

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

Greek Word: πίμπρημι, pimprēmi, pim'-pray-mee
Detailed pronunciation: pim (as in "pimp") + pray (as in "pray") + mee (as in "me")
Part of Speech: Verb

Etymology:
From Proto-Indo-European *pimpreh₂- meaning "to swell"

D - Defining Meanings

To swell up
To become inflamed
To burn
To become distended
To inflate

Translation Options:

Swell up - emphasizes physical change
Become inflamed - medical context
Inflate - describes process

E - Exploring Similar Words

φυσιόω (physioō) [foo-see-o'-o] - to puff up, metaphorical
ὀγκόω (onkoō) [ong-ko'-o] - to expand
φλεγμαίνω (phlegmainō) [fleg-mah'-ee-no] - to inflame

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

Verb Features:

Tense: Present, Future, Aorist
Voice: Active, Passive
Mood: Indicative, Infinitive
Person: First, Second, Third
Number: Singular, Plural

Example conjugations:
Present Active: πίμπρημι (I swell)
Future Passive: πρησθήσομαι (I will be swollen)
Aorist Passive: ἐπρήσθην (I was swollen)

Cross-references:

Adjective: πρηστός (swollen)
Noun: πρῆσις (swelling)

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

Author: Work	Text
Hippocrates: Medicine	"The wound became inflamed [πίμπρημι] with fever."
Galen: On Tumors	"The affected area swells up [πίμπρημι] with infection."
Aristotle: Problems	"The body parts become swollen [πίμπρημι] from injury."

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?

Common in ancient medical texts describing snake bites.
Used in classical literature for divine punishment.
Early church saw it as proof of apostolic authority.

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

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