ἔξεστι, ἐξόν
exesti, exonbe permittedHow to read Greek
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Definition
ἔξ-εστι
(εἰμί),
impers. verb.,
it is permitted, lawful: Mark 2:24, Acts 8:37 (R, mg.), 1 Corinthians 10:23; with inf., Matthew 12:2, 10, 12; 14:4; 15:26; 19:3; 22:17; 27:6, Mark 3:4; 12:14, Luke 6:2, 9; 14:3, John 5:10; before accusative, Mark 2:26, Luke 6:4; 20:22; with dative of person(s) and inf., Matthew 20:15, Mark 6:18; 10:2, John 18:31, Acts 16:21; 21:37; 22:25 (inf. understood), 1 Corinthians 6:12; ἐξόν (sc. ἐστί), Acts 2:29, 2 Corinthians 12:4; ἐξὸν ἦν, Matthew 12:4.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἔξεστι, ἐξόν:
- אֲרִיךְa.rakh“be proper”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
31 total
- Matthew 12:2ἔξεστιν · is unlawfulWhen the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.”
- Matthew 12:4ἐξὸν · lawfulHe entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.
- Matthew 12:10ἔξεστιν · Is it lawful…and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”
- Matthew 12:12ἔξεστιν · it is lawfulHow much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”
- Matthew 14:4ἔξεστίν · It is not lawful…because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
- Matthew 19:3ἔξεστιν · Is it lawfulThen some Pharisees came and tested Him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”
- Matthew 20:15ἔξεστίν · Do I not have the rightDo I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’
- Matthew 22:17ἔξεστιν · Is it lawfulSo tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
- Matthew 27:6ἔξεστιν · It is unlawfulThe chief priests picked up the pieces of silver and said, “It is unlawful to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.”
- Mark 2:24ἔξεστιν · is unlawfulSo the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”
- Mark 2:26ἔξεστιν · was lawfulDuring the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”
- Mark 3:4Ἔξεστιν · Which is lawfulAnd He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent.
- Mark 6:18ἔξεστίν · It is not lawfulFor John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”
- Mark 10:2ἔξεστιν · Is it lawfulSome Pharisees came to test Him. “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” they inquired.
- Mark 12:14ἔξεστιν · Is it lawful“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”
- Luke 6:2ἔξεστιν · is unlawfulBut some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”
- Luke 6:4ἔξεστιν · is lawfulHe entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”
- Luke 6:9ἔξεστιν · is lawfulThen Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?”
- Luke 14:3Ἔξεστιν · Is it lawfulSo Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?”
- Luke 20:22ἔξεστιν · Is it lawfulIs it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
- John 5:10ἔξεστίν · It is unlawful…so the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “This is the Sabbath! It is unlawful for you to carry your mat.”
- John 18:31ἔξεστιν · We are not permitted“You take Him and judge Him by your own law,” Pilate told them. “We are not permitted to execute anyone,” the Jews replied.
- Acts 2:29ἐξὸν · I canBrothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.
- Acts 16:21ἔξεστιν · are unlawful…by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”
- Acts 21:37ἔξεστίν · MayAs they were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?” “Do you speak Greek?” he replied.
- Acts 22:25ἔξεστιν · Is it lawfulBut as they stretched him out to strap him down, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it lawful for you to flog a Roman citizen without a trial?”
- 1 Corinthians 6:12ἔξεστιν · is permissible; ἔξεστιν · is permissible“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.
- 1 Corinthians 10:23ἔξεστιν · is permissible; ἔξεστιν · is permissible“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.
- 2 Corinthians 12:4ἐξὸν · is not permitted…was caught up to Paradise. The things he heard were inexpressible, things that man is not permitted to tell.