GreekG1643Verb

ἐλαύνω

elaunō

5Occurrences
G1643Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to drive: of the wind; of sailors rowing or sailing a boat,; of demons.
LXX: (הָלַם) (שַׁיִט), etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

ἐλαύνω appears 5 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

2 Peter
1
James
1
John
1
Luke
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

2 Peter 2:17BSB

These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.

James 3:4BSB

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.

John 6:19BSB

When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.

Luke 8:29BSB

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.

Mark 6:48BSB

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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