χωρέω
chōreōVerbG5562
to make room for
From: from G5561 (χώρα);
Short Definition
to be in (give) space, i.e. (intransitively) to pass, enter, or (transitively) to hold, admit (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
I
Intrans.
1.to make room, give way, retire, pass
2.to go forward, advance, progress (Plat., Polyb.) ὁ λόγος ὁ ἐμὸς οὐ χωρεῖ. ἐν ὑμῖν, (R, txt., hath not free course; R, mg., hath no place, for WH. cf. Field, Notes, 94 f.).
II
Trans., to have space for holding, to hold: of measures (1Ki, 2Ch, ll. with). Metaphorical, of having or making room in mind or heart: (EV, receive), (R, txt., open your hearts; mg., make room) .
LXX Usage: (נָשָׂא) (כּוּל hi.), (חָזַק hi.)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
9 timesAppears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
3
Matthew
3
2 Corinthians
1
2 Peter
1
Mark
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 7:2
- 2 Peter 3:9
- John 2:6
- John 21:25
- John 8:37
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