Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1832

Strong's G1832 · Greek

ἔξεστι ἔξεστιν ἔξειμι

exesti · /ex'-es-tee/

Number
G1832
Language
Greek
Original word
ἔξεστι ἔξεστιν ἔξειμι
Transliteration
exesti
Pronunciation
ex'-es-tee
KJV occurrences
26 verses

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.

lawful26×
is11×
are1×
mayest1×
me1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew7 verses
Matthew 12:2

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 12:4

How 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 12:12

How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.

Matthew 14:4

For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

Matthew 20:15

Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own?1487 Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

Matthew 22:17

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

Matthew 27:6

And 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
Mark 2:24

And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?

Mark 2:26

How 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 3:4

And 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 6:18

For John had said unto Herod It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

Mark 10:2

And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.

Mark 12:14

And 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
John2 verses
Acts3 verses
1 Corinthians2 verses
2 Corinthians1 verse

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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.