The meaning of “ἐάω”
Understanding eáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity commit, leave, let (alone), suffer. - to let be, i.e. permit or leave alone
ἐάω
of uncertain affinity commit, leave, let (alone), suffer. - to let be, i.e. permit or leave alone
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:43 | “But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.” Word: ἐάω (eáō) | |
| Luke 22:51 | “And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.” Word: ἐάω (eáō) | |
| Acts 23:32 | “On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the castle:” Word: ἐάω (eáō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:13 | “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” Word: ἐάω (eáō) | |
| Revelation 2:20 | “Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.” Word: ἐάω (eáō) |