- Original: σινιάζω - Transliteration: siniazo - Phonetic: sin-ee-ad'-zo - Definition: 1. to sift, shake in a sieve 2. fig. by inward agitation to try one's faith to the verge of overthrow - Origin: from sinion (a sieve) - TDNT entry: 11:51,1 - Part(s) of speech: Verb - Strong's: From σινιον sinion (a sieve); to riddle (figuratively): - sift.