Strong's G1832 · Greek
ἔξεστι ἔξεστιν ἔξειμι
exesti · /ex'-es-tee/
Definition
third person singular present indicative of a compound of 1537 and 1510; so also exon ex-on' neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of 1510 expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public):--be lawful, let, X may(-est).
KJV: be lawful, let, X may(-est)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἔξεστι ἔξεστιν ἔξειμι across 26 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
26 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew7 verses
But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.
Matthew 12:4How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?
Matthew 12:12How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
Matthew 14:4For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
Matthew 20:15Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own?1487 Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
Matthew 22:17Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
Matthew 27:6And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.
Mark6 verses
And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?
Mark 2:26How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?
Mark 3:4And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
Mark 6:18For John had said unto Herod It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.
Mark 10:2And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.
Mark 12:14And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
Luke5 verses
And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?
Luke 6:4How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?
Luke 6:9Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?
Luke 14:3And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?
Luke 20:22Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?
John2 verses
Acts3 verses
Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. let me: or, I may
Acts 8:37And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Acts 16:21And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.
1 Corinthians2 verses
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. expedient: or, profitable
1 Corinthians 10:23All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1832 (exesti) mean?
third person singular present indicative of a compound of 1537 and 1510; so also exon ex-on' neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of 1510 expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public):--be lawful, let, X may(-est).
How many times does G1832 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1832 (ἔξεστι ἔξεστιν ἔξειμι) appears in 26 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lawful.”
How is exesti translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1832 is rendered as “lawful” (26×), “is” (11×), “are” (1×), “mayest” (1×), among other words.