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 timesAppears 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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