ἐάω

eaōVerbG1439

to allow

From: of uncertain affinity;

Short Definition

to let be, i.e. permit or leave alone

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to let, permit
2.to let alone, leave
LXX Usage: for רפה hi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
7
Luke
2
1 Corinthians
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:13
  • Acts 16:7
  • Acts 23:32
  • Acts 27:40
  • Luke 22:51

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