παύω

pauōVerbG3973

to cease

From: a primary verb ("pause");

Short Definition

to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e. restrain, quit, desist, come to an end

Full Lexicon Entry

to make to cease, restrain, hinder: with accusative of thing(s), (LXX). Mid., to cease, leave off: with ptcp. .
LXX Usage: for כָּלָה pi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

15 times

Appears 15 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
6
Luke
3
1 Peter
2
1 Corinthians
1
Colossians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:8
  • Acts 13:10
  • Acts 21:32
  • Colossians 1:9
  • Luke 11:1

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