The meaning of “ἐπιτρέπω”
Understanding epitrépō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
give leave (liberty, license), let, permit, suffer. - to turn over (transfer), i.e. allow
ἐπιτρέπω
give leave (liberty, license), let, permit, suffer. - to turn over (transfer), i.e. allow
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:31 | “So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.” Word: ἐπιτρέπω (epitrépō) | |
| Mark 10:4 | “And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.” Word: ἐπιτρέπω (epitrépō) | |
| Luke 9:59 | “And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.” Word: ἐπιτρέπω (epitrépō) | |
| John 19:38 | “And after this Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.” Word: ἐπιτρέπω (epitrépō) | |
| 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:” Word: ἐπιτρέπω (epitrépō) |