Strong's G2967 · Greek
κωλύω
koluo · /ko-loo'-o/
Definition
from the base of 2849; to estop, i.e. prevent (by word or act):--forbid, hinder, keep from, let, not suffer, withstand.
KJV: forbid, hinder, keep from, let, not suffer, withstand
Root / derivation: from the base of 2849
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κωλύω across 23 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
23 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark3 verses
And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
Mark 9:39But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
Mark 10:14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Luke6 verses
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.
Luke 9:49And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.
Luke 9:50And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.
Luke 11:52Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered. hindered: or, forbad
Luke 18:16But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Luke 23:2And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
Acts6 verses
And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
Acts 10:47Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
Acts 11:17Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ;1161 what was I, that I could withstand God?
Acts 16:6Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,
Acts 24:23And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.
Acts 27:43But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
1 Corinthians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
2 Peter1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2967 (koluo) mean?
from the base of 2849; to estop, i.e. prevent (by word or act):--forbid, hinder, keep from, let, not suffer, withstand.
How many times does G2967 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2967 (κωλύω) appears in 23 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “forbid.”
How is koluo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2967 is rendered as “forbid” (9×), “forbad” (3×), “forbidding” (3×), “forbidden” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word κωλύω come from?
from the base of 2849