UBS Greek Dictionary Article

Notes: It is possible that there are some significant differences in meaning between the set μαίνομαι / μανία and the set παραφρονέω / παραφρονία, but the difference is likely to be more connotative than denotative, as, for example, the distinction in English between crazy and insane.

Form 1

Part of speech: noun, f.

Inflections: μανία; -ας

Related lemmas: μαίνομαι

Sense 1: to not be in one’s right mind, to be insane, to be mad, to be out of one’s mind, insanity, madness

Semantic entry: 30.24

Semantic domains: Think

Subdomains: To Think, Thought

Definition: to think or reason in a completely irrational manner{N:001}

Notes: In some languages μανία is best rendered by an idiomatic expression, for example, ‘thoughts that never return,’ ‘distorted thoughts,’ ‘senseless thoughts,’ or ‘thoughts that cannot be understood.’

Show passage in OET: ACT 26:24

OET-RV ACT 26:24

24 Then speaking about Paulos’s defence, Governor Festos said, “Paulos, you’re stark, raving mad! All your education has turned you into an idiot.”

OET-LV ACT 26:24

24 And of _him defending these things, the Faʸstos with _loud the voice is _saying:
You _are _raving _mad, Paulos.
The great learning is _turning you to madness.

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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

μανία

Form 1

Sense 1: to not be in one’s right mind, to be insane, to be mad, to be out of one’s mind, insanity, madness