Strong's G1439 · Greek
ἐάω
eao · /eh-ah'-o/
Definition
of uncertain affinity; to let be, i.e. permit or leave alone:--commit, leave, let (alone), suffer. See also 1436.
KJV: commit, leave, let (alone), suffer. See also 1436
Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐάω across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. to speak: or, to say that they knew him to be Christ
Luke 22:51And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
Acts8 verses
And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
Acts 14:16Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.
Acts 16:7After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.
Acts 19:30And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
Acts 23:32On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the castle:
Acts 27:32Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
Acts 27:40And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore. taken: or, cut the anchors, they left them in the sea
Acts 28:4And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1439 (eao) mean?
of uncertain affinity; to let be, i.e. permit or leave alone:--commit, leave, let (alone), suffer. See also 1436.
How many times does G1439 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1439 (ἐάω) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “suffered.”
How is eao translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1439 is rendered as “suffered” (5×), “let” (2×), “alone” (1×), “committed” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἐάω come from?
of uncertain affinity