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The meaning of αὐλέω

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

Definition

pipe. - to play the flute

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αὐλέω

Phoneticow-leh'-o
Transliterationauléō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

pipe. - to play the flute

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 11:17

And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.

Word: αὐλέω (auléō)
Luke 7:32

They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

Word: αὐλέω (auléō)
1 Corinthians 14:7

And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

Word: αὐλέω (auléō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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