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Strong's G5492 χειμάζω (cheimazo)

Cheimazo means “be tossed with tempest” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5492 — cuphah (“hurricane”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5492
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G5492 Quick Answer

Strong's G5492 χειμάζω (cheimazo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. cheimazo (khei-mad'-zo) v. 1. to storm 2. (passively) to labor under a gale It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include being, exceedingly, tossed, tempest, and next. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
cheimazo (khei-mad'-zo) v. 1. to storm 2. (passively) to labor under a gale
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
being, exceedingly, tossed, tempest, and next

Meaning and Definition

cheimazo (khei-mad'-zo) v. 1. to storm 2. (passively) to labor under a gale [from a derivative of cheo "to pour" (akin to the base of G5490 through the idea of a channel), meaning a storm (as pouring rain)] KJV: be tossed with tempest See also: G5490, G5494

Original Word
χειμάζω
Transliteration
cheimazo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5492. 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)

be storm-tossed

Usage: χειμάζω (χεῖμα, winter cold) [in LXX: Pro.26:10 (†) * ;] __1. to expose to winter cold, go into winter quarters. __2. to drive with storm; pass., to be driven with storm, tempest-tossed: Act.27:18.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

being exceedingly tossed tempest next day lightened ship

How Strong's G5492 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 G5492 (χειμάζω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5492 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 G5492 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 27:18 KJV

And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;

Strong's G5492 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5492.

Proverbs 33:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Acts 27:18 New Testament, KJV
And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5492, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G5492 FAQ

What does cheimazo (χειμάζω) mean?

Cheimazo (Strong's G5492) is a Greek word most simply glossed "be tossed with tempest". cheimazo (khei-mad'-zo) v. 1. to storm 2. (passively) to labor under a gale

How many times is cheimazo (χειμάζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G5492 across 2 books.

Where can I study cheimazo (χειμάζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5492 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate cheimazo (χειμάζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as being, exceedingly, tossed, tempest, next, and day. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5492 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5492, with linked reader references where each row is available.