ἔξεστι (éxesti) — Be Lawful

Greek word study: ἔξεστι (éxesti), Strong's G1832. so also neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of G1510 (εἰμί) expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the

GreekStrong's G1832
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ἔξεστι (éxesti)

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so also neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of G1510 (εἰμί) expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public)

Word study
Derivation: third person singular present indicative of a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1510 (εἰμί);

KJV translation words: be lawful, let, X may(-est)

Where this word appears

Strong's G1832 is tagged on 32 words in 30 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 12:2 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 12:4.

How it is rendered in the text

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

it is lawful ×16Is it lawful ×5are lawful ×4being permitted ×1is it lawful ×1is it permitted ×1is lawful ×1it is permitted ×1it is permitted me ×1lawful ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἔξεστιν ×23ἔξεστίν ×5ἐξὸν ×3ἔξεστιν; ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×9Mark ×6Luke ×5Acts ×51 Corinthians ×4John ×22 Corinthians ×1

Verses (first 25 of 30)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1537 ἐκ (ek), G1510 εἰμί (eimí).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1849 ἐξουσία (exousía).

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 éxesti (G1832) mean?

So also neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of g1510 (εἰμί) expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public).

How is G1832 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1832 as: be lawful, let, X may(-est).

How often does ἔξεστι (éxesti) appear?

Strong's G1832 is tagged on 32 words in 30 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 12:2 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 12:4.