ἐλαύνω

elaúnō

Number

G1643

Language

Greek

Original word

ἐλαύνω

Transliteration

elaúnō

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power)

KJV: carry, drive, row

Root / derivation: a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐλαύνω across 5 verses.

driven2×

carried1×

rowed1×

rowing1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Mark1 verse

Mark 6:48

And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

Luke1 verse

Luke 8:29

(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)

John1 verse

John 6:19

So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.

James1 verse

James 3:4

Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

2 Peter1 verse

2 Peter 2:17

These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.

Topics that use this word

Ships Anarchy Capernaum Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena Punishment of the Wicked, the Steadfastness Time Tongue Wells Wicked, The, Are Compared To Wind, the

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1643 (elaúnō) mean?

to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power)

How many times does G1643 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1643 (ἐλαύνω) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “driven.”

How is elaúnō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1643 is rendered as “driven” (2×), “carried” (1×), “rowed” (1×), “rowing” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἐλαύνω come from?

a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity;