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The meaning of ἀνίημι

Understanding aníēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

forbear, leave, loose. - to let up, i.e. (literally) slacken or (figuratively) desert, desist from

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ἀνίημι

Phonetican-ee'-ay-mee
Transliterationaníēmi
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

forbear, leave, loose. - to let up, i.e. (literally) slacken or (figuratively) desert, desist from

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 16:26

And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.

Word: ἀνίημι (aníēmi)
Acts 27:40

And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.

Word: ἀνίημι (aníēmi)
Ephesians 6:9

And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

Word: ἀνίημι (aníēmi)
Hebrews 13:5

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Word: ἀνίημι (aníēmi)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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