ΠΑΡΑΝΟΙΑ, παρανοια
PARANOIA, paranoia
Sounds Like: pah-rah-NOY-ah
Translations: madness, insanity, frenzy, a madness, an insanity, a frenzy
From the root: ΠΑΡΑΝΟΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun derived from 'para' (beside, beyond) and 'nous' (mind, understanding). It describes a state of being beside oneself, beyond normal mental function, thus signifying madness, insanity, or frenzy. It refers to a derangement of the mind, often implying a state of mental aberration or irrationality.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G3913 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΠΑΡΑΝΟΙΑἘΣ — madness, insanity, a madness, an insanity
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