αἴρω (aírō) — Away with

Greek word study: αἴρω (aírō), Strong's G142. to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.

GreekStrong's G142
Quick definition
Greek word
αἴρω (aírō)

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to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare H05375) to expiate sin

Word study
Derivation: a primary root;

KJV translation words: away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up)

Where this word appears

Strong's G142 is tagged on 103 words in 99 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 4:6 and last appears in Revelation 18:21.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

do take ×9do take up ×6having taken up ×5they took up ×5to take ×4will be taken away ×4he should take up ×3takes away ×3do be taken away ×2he may carry ×2it will be taken away ×2tears away ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἦραν ×12ἆρον ×9αἴρει ×8ἀρθήσεται ×6ἄρας ×6ἄρατε ×6ἦρεν ×6ἄρῃ ×5ἆραι ×5ἀράτω ×4

Books where it appears most

John ×26Mark ×21Matthew ×20Luke ×20Acts ×91 Corinthians ×2Revelation ×2Ephesians ×1

Verses (first 25 of 99)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G138 αἱρέομαι (hairéomai), G522 ἀπαίρω (apaírō), G685 ἀρά (ará), G686 ἄρα (ára), G700 ἀρέσκω (aréskō), G706 ἀριθμός (arithmós), G714 ἀρκέω (arkéō), G716 ἅρμα (hárma), G730 ἄῤῥην (árrhēn), G737 ἄρτι (árti), G740 ἄρτος (ártos), G741 ἀρτύω (artýō) and 7 more.

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Frequently asked questions

What does aírō (G142) mean?

To lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by hebraism (compare h05375) to expiate sin.

How is G142 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G142 as: away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up).

How often does αἴρω (aírō) appear?

Strong's G142 is tagged on 103 words in 99 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 4:6 and last appears in Revelation 18:21.