σκύλλωskýllō
to flay, i.e. (figuratively) to harass
Greek (New Testament) · G4660
Meanings
1. in classical Greek, to skin, flay, rend (Æsch., Anthol.).
2. In Hellenistic writers, to vex, trouble, annoy: with accusative of person, Mark 5:35, Luke 8:49; passive, ἐσκυλμένοι, distressed, Matthew 9:36; middle, to trouble oneself, μὴ σκύλλου, Luke 7:6.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
- Mark 5:35 While he was still speaking to her, messengers arrived from the home of Jairus, the leader of the synagogue. They told him, “Your daughter is dead. There’s no use troubling the Teacher now.”
- Luke 7:6 So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor.
- Luke 8:49 While he was still speaking to her, a messenger arrived from the home of Jairus, the leader of the synagogue. He told him, “Your daughter is dead. There’s no use troubling the Teacher now.”
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.