κωλύω

kōluōVerbG2967

to prevent

From: from the base of G2849 (κολάζω);

Short Definition

to estop, i.e. prevent (by word or act)

Full Lexicon Entry

to hinder, re­strain, forbid, withhold: with accusative and inf.,; inf. om.,; accusative om.; τοῦ μή; *ἀπό *(like Heb. מִן כָּלָא, ).
LXX Usage: for כָּלָא, מָנַע, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

23 times

Appears 23 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
6
Luke
6
Mark
3
1 Corinthians
1
1 Thessalonians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 14:39
  • 3 John 1:10
  • Acts 24:23
  • Luke 11:52
  • Luke 9:49

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