Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2010

Strong's G2010 · Greek

ἐπιτρέπω

epitrépō

Number
G2010
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐπιτρέπω
Transliteration
epitrépō
KJV occurrences
18 verses

Definition

to turn over (transfer), i.e. allow

KJV: give leave (liberty, license), let, permit, suffer

Root / derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G5157 (τροπή);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιτρέπω across 18 verses.

suffer6×
suffered4×
leave2×
permit2×
permitted2×
gave1×
given1×
is1×
let1×
liberty1×
licence1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew3 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke3 verses
John1 verse
Acts5 verses
Acts 21:39

But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.

Acts 21:40

And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,

Acts 26:1

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:

Acts 27:3

And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.

Acts 28:16

And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.

1 Corinthians2 verses
1 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2010 (epitrépō) mean?

to turn over (transfer), i.e. allow

How many times does G2010 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2010 (ἐπιτρέπω) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “suffer.”

How is epitrépō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2010 is rendered as “suffer” (6×), “suffered” (4×), “leave” (2×), “permit” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐπιτρέπω come from?

from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G5157 (τροπή);