ἔξεστι, ἐξόν

exesti, exonVerbG1832

be permitted

From: third person singular present indicative of a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1510 (εἰμί);

Short Definition

so also neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of G1510 (εἰμί) expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public)

Full Lexicon Entry

impers. verb., it is permitted, lawful: (R, mg.); with inf., 12; before accusative., (inf. understood); *ἐξόν *(sc. ἐστί); ἐξὸν ἦν.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

30 times

Appears 30 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
9
Mark
6
Acts
5
Luke
5
1 Corinthians
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:23
  • Acts 22:25
  • Luke 6:2
  • Matthew 12:12
  • Mark 10:2

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