ἐάωeáō
to let be, i.e. permit or leave alone
Greek (New Testament) · G1439
Meanings
1. to let, permit: with accusative, with infinitive, with accusative et infinitive: Matthew 24:43, Luke 4:41, Luke 22:51, Acts 14:16, Acts 16:7, Acts 19:30, Acts 23:32, Acts 27:32, Acts 28:4, 1 Corinthians 10:13.
2. to let alone, leave: ἀγκύρας, Acts 27:40 (cf. προσ-εάω).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 11 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 24:43 Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into.
- Luke 4:41 Many were possessed by demons; and the demons came out at his command, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But because they knew he was the Messiah, he rebuked them and refused to let them speak.
- Luke 22:51 But Jesus said, “No more of this.” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.
- Acts 14:16 In the past he permitted all the nations to go their own ways,
- Acts 16:7 Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there.
- Acts 19:30 Paul wanted to go in, too, but the believers wouldn’t let him.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.