ἐλαύνω
elaunō
“to drive”
Definition
to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power)
a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity;
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Greek Verb
Occurrences
ἐλαύνω appears 5 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.
Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.
When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.
For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.
He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,
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