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Lexicon :: Strong's G1643 - elaunō

Aa
ἐλαύνω
Transliteration
elaunō (Key)
Pronunciation
el-ow'-no
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an altern. of this) of uncertain affin
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Strong’s Definitions

ἐλαύνω elaúnō, el-ow'-no; a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity; to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power):—carry, drive, row.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x

The KJV translates Strong's G1643 in the following manner: row (2x), drive (2x), carry (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x
The KJV translates Strong's G1643 in the following manner: row (2x), drive (2x), carry (1x).

  1. to drive

    1. of the wind driving ships or clouds

    2. of sailors propelling a vessel by oars, to row

    3. to be carried in a ship, to sail

    4. of demons driving to some place the men whom they possess

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐλαύνω elaúnō, el-ow'-no; a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity; to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power):—carry, drive, row.
STRONGS G1643:
ἐλαύνω; perfect participle ἐληλακώς; passive, [present ἐλαύνομαι]; imperfect ἠλαυνόμην; to drive: of the wind driving ships or clouds, James 3:4; 2 Peter 2:17; of sailors propelling a vessel by oars, to row, Mark 6:48; to be carried in a ship, to sail, John 6:19, (often so in Greek writings from Homer down; often also with νῆα or ναῦν added); of demons driving to some place the men whom they possess, Luke 8:29. [Compare: ἀπ-, συνελαύνω.]
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Mark
6:48
Luke
8:29
John
6:19
James
3:4
2 Peter
2:17

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1643 matches the Greek ἐλαύνω (elaunō),
which occurs 5 times in 5 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:48

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:48 - And seeing that they had trouble in getting their boat through the water, because the wind was against them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea; and he would have gone past them;

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:29

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:29 - For he gave an order to the evil spirit to come out of the man. For frequently it would take a grip of him: and he was kept under control, and prisoned with chains; but parting the chains in two, he would be sent by the driving of the evil spirit into waste places.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:19 - After they had gone three or four miles they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near to the boat; and they had great fear.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:4 - And again ships, though they are so great and are moved by violent winds, are turned by a very small guiding-blade, at the impulse of the man who is using it.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:17 - These are fountains without water, and mists before a driving storm; for whom the eternal night is kept in store.
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