Definition
ἐάω, -ῶ,
[in LXX for רפה hi., etc. ;]
1. to let, permit: with accusative, with inf., with accusative and inf. (M, Pr., 205): Matthew 24:43, Luke 4:41; 22:51, Acts 14:16; 16:7, 19:30 23:32 27:32 28:4 , 1 Corinthians 10:13.
2. to let alone, leave: ἀγκύρας, Acts 27:40 (cf. προσ-εάω).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
11 total
- Matthew 24:43εἴασεν · have letBut understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.
- Luke 4:41εἴα · [and] would not allowDemons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ.
- Luke 22:51Ἐᾶτε · No moreBut Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.
- Acts 14:16εἴασεν · letIn past generations, He let all nations go their own way.
- Acts 16:7εἴασεν · would not permitAnd when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.
- Acts 19:30εἴων · would not allowPaul wanted to go before the assembly, but the disciples would not allow him.
- Acts 23:32ἐάσαντες · [and] letThe next day they returned to the barracks and let the horsemen go on with him.
- Acts 27:32εἴασαν · setSo the soldiers cut the ropes to the lifeboat and set it adrift.
- Acts 27:40εἴων · they left [them]Cutting away the anchors, they left them in the sea as they loosened the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and made for the beach.
- Acts 28:4εἴασεν · allowed [him]When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “Surely this man is a murderer. Although he was saved from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.”
- 1 Corinthians 10:13ἐάσει · will not letNo temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.