δέω

deōVerbG1210

to bind

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to tie, bind, fasten; (1) with accusative of thing(s), δεσμάς; of an ass. (2) with accusative of person(s), of swathing a dead body, ὀθονίοις; *δεδομένος πόδας *. . κειρίαις; of binding with chains, ἀγγέλους; a demoniac, πέδαις κ. ἁλύσεσι; captives,; ἁλύσεσι. Metaphorical, ὁ λόγος Θεοῦ; of Satan binding by disease; of constraint or obligation; of the marriage bond; dative of person(s), ἀνδρί; γυναικί; in Rabbinic lang. (Dalman, Words, 213f.), to forbid, declare forbidden .
LXX Usage: chiefly for אסר

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

41 times

Appears 41 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
12
Matthew
8
Mark
8
John
4
1 Corinthians
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 7:27
  • Acts 21:33
  • John 11:44
  • Matthew 14:3
  • Mark 15:1

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