ἀνίημι (aníēmi) — Forbear
Greek word study: ἀνίημι (aníēmi), Strong's G447. to let up, i.e. (literally) slacken or (figuratively) desert, desist from
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to let up, i.e. (literally) slacken or (figuratively) desert, desist from
KJV translation words: forbear, leave, loose
Strong's G447 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 16:26 and last appears in Hebrews 13:5.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- Acts 16:26 — ἀνέθη — were loosed
- Acts 27:40 — ἀνέντες — having loosened
- Ephesians 6:9 — ἀνιέντες — giving up
- Hebrews 13:5 — ἀνῶ — shall I leave
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G303 ἀνά (aná).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G425 ἄνεσις (ánesis).
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What does aníēmi (G447) mean?
To let up, i.e. (literally) slacken or (figuratively) desert, desist from.
How is G447 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G447 as: forbear, leave, loose.
How often does ἀνίημι (aníēmi) appear?
Strong's G447 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 16:26 and last appears in Hebrews 13:5.
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