Definition
ἀν-ίημι
(ἀνά, ἵημι), [in LXX for רָפָה, נָשָׂא, etc. ;]
1. to send up, produce, to send back.
2. to let go, leave without support: Hebrews 13:5 (cf. Deuteronomy 31:6; Hom., Iliad., ii, 71).
3. to relax, loosen (see Field, Notes, 124 f.): Acts 16:26; 27:40; hence, metaphorically, to give up, desist from: Ephesians 6:9.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Acts 16:26ἀνέθη · came looseSuddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.
- Acts 27:40ἀνέντες · they loosenedCutting 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.
- Ephesians 6:9ἀνιέντες · Give upAnd masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.
- Hebrews 13:5ἀνῶ · will I leaveKeep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”