G4062 — Peritrepō (To Turn / To Drive Mad)

G4062 · Greek · New Testament

Περιτρεπω

Peritrepō

Verb

To Turn / To Drive Mad

Definition

From peri (around) and trepō (to turn). To turn around completely, to drive to madness. Festus accused Paul of being driven mad by too much learning.

Usage & Theological Significance

Festus declared: 'You are out of your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane!' (Acts 26:24). Paul's response was dignified: 'I am not insane... What I am saying is true and reasonable.' The world often views passionate faith as madness. Devotion to Christ will always appear unreasonable to those who reject Him.

Key Bible Verses

Acts 26:24 At this point Festus interrupted Paul's defense. 'You are out of your mind, Paul!' he shouted. 'Your great learning is driving you insane.'

Acts 26:25 'I am not insane, most excellent Festus,' Paul replied. 'What I am saying is true and reasonable.'

2 Corinthians 5:13 If we are 'out of our mind,' as some say, it is for God.

1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Acts 17:32 When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered.

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