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Strong's G3791 ὀχλέω (ochleo)

Ochleo means “vex” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3791 — kathab (“writing”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3791
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G3791 Quick Answer

Strong's G3791 ὀχλέω (ochleo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ochleo (okh-leh'-o) v. 1. to mob 2. (by implication) to harass It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include vexed. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
ochleo (okh-leh'-o) v. 1. to mob 2. (by implication) to harass
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
vexed

Meaning and Definition

ochleo (okh-leh'-o) v. 1. to mob 2. (by implication) to harass [from G3793] KJV: vex Root(s): G3793

Original Word
ὀχλέω
Transliteration
ochleo
Derivation
Root: ὄχλος R1: 3793
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3791. 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 disturb

Usage: ὀχλέω, -ῶ (ὄχλος), [in LXX: Tob.6:7, 3Ma.5:41 * ;] to move, disturb; hence, generally, to trouble, vex: pass., Act.5:6 (act. absol., = pass., to be in a tumult, 3Mac, l.with; cf. ἐν-, παρ-εν-οχλέω, and see MM, xviii).† (AS)

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How Strong's G3791 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ochleo, 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.

vexed Luke 6:18

How Strong's G3791 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 2 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3791 (ὀχλέω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3791 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 G3791 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 6:18 KJV

And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.

Acts 5:16 KJV

There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

Strong's G3791 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

3 Maccabees 5:41 Septuagint / Brenton

For this cause the feeling of expectation causes tumult in the city: it swarms with factions; and is continually on the point of being plundered.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3791.

Luke 6:18 New Testament, KJV
And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.
Acts 5:16 New Testament, KJV
There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
3 Maccabees 5:41 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For this cause the feeling of expectation causes tumult in the city: it swarms with factions; and is continually on the point of being plundered.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3791, grouped by book.

Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3791 FAQ

What does ochleo (ὀχλέω) mean?

Ochleo (Strong's G3791) is a Greek word most simply glossed "vex". ochleo (okh-leh'-o) v. 1. to mob 2. (by implication) to harass

How many times is ochleo (ὀχλέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G3791 across 3 books.

Where can I study ochleo (ὀχλέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3791 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate ochleo (ὀχλέω)?

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

Does Strong's G3791 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3791, with linked reader references where each row is available.