ἐλαύνω (elaúnō) — Carry

Greek word study: ἐλαύνω (elaúnō), Strong's G1643. to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power)

GreekStrong's G1643
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐλαύνω (elaúnō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power)

Word study
Derivation: a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity;

KJV translation words: carry, drive, row

Where this word appears

Strong's G1643 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 6:48 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:17.

How it is rendered in the text

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

being driven ×2Having rowed ×1he was driven ×1rowing ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐλαυνόμενα ×1ἐλαυνόμεναι ×1ἐλαύνειν ×1ἐληλακότες ×1ἠλαύνετο ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×1Luke ×1John ×1James ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 5)

  • Mark 6:48 — ἐλαύνειν — rowing
  • Luke 8:29 — ἠλαύνετο — he was driven
  • John 6:19 — ἐληλακότες — Having rowed
  • James 3:4 — ἐλαυνόμενα — being driven
  • 2 Peter 2:17 — ἐλαυνόμεναι — being driven

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G556 ἀπελαύνω (apelaúnō), G1645 ἐλαφρός (elaphrós), G4900 συνελαύνω (synelaúnō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does elaúnō (G1643) mean?

To push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power).

How is G1643 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1643 as: carry, drive, row.

How often does ἐλαύνω (elaúnō) appear?

Strong's G1643 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 6:48 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:17.