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Strong's G2831 κλυδωνίζομαι (klydonizomai)

Klydonizomai means “toss to and fro” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2831 — chashman (“princes”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2831
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2831 Quick Answer

Strong's G2831 κλυδωνίζομαι (kludonizomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kludonizomai (kloo-do-nid'-zom-ai) v. 1. to surge 2. (figuratively) to fluctuate It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include fro. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
kludonizomai (kloo-do-nid'-zom-ai) v. 1. to surge 2. (figuratively) to fluctuate
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
fro

Meaning and Definition

kludonizomai (kloo-do-nid'-zom-ai) v. 1. to surge 2. (figuratively) to fluctuate [middle voice from G2830] KJV: toss to and fro Root(s): G2830

Original Word
κλυδωνίζομαι
Transliteration
kludonizomai
Derivation
Root: κλύδων R1: 2830
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2831. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to toss

Usage: κλυδωνίζομαι (κλύδων), [in LXX: Isa.57:20 (גָּרַשׁ)* ;] to be tossed by waves; metaphorically, to be tossed like waves (cf. FlJ, Ant., ix, 11, 3): Eph.4:14.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2831 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kludonizomai, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

fro Ephesians 4:14

How Strong's G2831 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2831 (κλυδωνίζομαι) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2831 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2831 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Ephesians 4:14 KJV

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

Strong's G2831 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Isaiah 57:20 Septuagint / Brenton

But the unrighteous shall be tossed as troubled waves, and shall not be able to rest.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2831.

Isaiah 57:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But the unrighteous shall be tossed as troubled waves, and shall not be able to rest.
Ephesians 4:14 New Testament, KJV
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2831, grouped by book.

Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 57:20
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Ephesians 4:14

Strong's G2831 FAQ

What does klydonizomai (κλυδωνίζομαι) mean?

Klydonizomai (Strong's G2831) is a Greek word most simply glossed "toss to and fro". kludonizomai (kloo-do-nid'-zom-ai) v. 1. to surge 2. (figuratively) to fluctuate

How many times is klydonizomai (κλυδωνίζομαι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2831 across 2 books.

Where can I study klydonizomai (κλυδωνίζομαι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2831 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate klydonizomai (κλυδωνίζομαι)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as fro. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2831 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2831, with linked reader references where each row is available.