σινιάζω
siniazō
G4617
G:V
Greek
to sift
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Greek
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Siniazo describes the requested sifting of Simon and the others like grain.
The sole attested use presents an act of sifting directed toward Simon and the others, compared with the handling of grain.
Senses in use
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Sifting directed at Simon and the others · dominant
In Luke 22:31, the aorist active infinitive occurs after Satan's request concerning "you"; the APB renders the clause "Satan has asked to sift you like grain."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 22:31, the APB presents the action as "to sift you like grain." This rendering confirms the clause's comparison without isolating every element of the Greek.