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 times

Appears 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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