χαλάω

chalaōVerbG5465

to lower

From: from the base of G5490 (χάσμα);

Short Definition

to lower (as into a void)

Full Lexicon Entry

to slacken, loosen; (b) to let loose, let go; (with) to lower, let down: with accusative of thing(s).
LXX Usage: (שָׁלַח pi.), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3
Luke
2
2 Corinthians
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 11:33
  • Acts 27:17
  • Acts 27:30
  • Acts 9:25
  • Luke 5:4

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