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 timesAppears 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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