ἐπιτρέπω
epitrepō
“to permit”
Definition
to turn over (transfer), i.e. allow
from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G5157 (τροπή);
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Grammar & Morphology
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Greek Verb
Occurrences
ἐπιτρέπω appears 18 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.
But Paul answered, “I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Now I beg you to allow me to speak to the people.”
The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.
Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body.
Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.”
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