ἐάω

eaōto allowHow to read Greek
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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

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Occurrences

11 total
  1. Matthew 24:43εἴασεν · have let
    But 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.
  2. Luke 4:41εἴα · [and] would not allow
    Demons 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.
  3. Luke 22:51Ἐᾶτε · No more
    But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.
  4. Acts 14:16εἴασεν · let
    In past generations, He let all nations go their own way.
  5. Acts 16:7εἴασεν · would not permit
    And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.
  6. Acts 19:30εἴων · would not allow
    Paul wanted to go before the assembly, but the disciples would not allow him.
  7. Acts 23:32ἐάσαντες · [and] let
    The next day they returned to the barracks and let the horsemen go on with him.
  8. Acts 27:32εἴασαν · set
    So the soldiers cut the ropes to the lifeboat and set it adrift.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.”
  11. 1 Corinthians 10:13ἐάσει · will not let
    No 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.