χαλάω (chaláō) — Let Down

Greek word study: χαλάω (chaláō), Strong's G5465. to lower (as into a void)

GreekStrong's G5465
Quick definition
Greek word
χαλάω (chaláō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to lower (as into a void)

Word study
Derivation: from the base of G5490 (χάσμα);

KJV translation words: let down, strike

Where this word appears

Strong's G5465 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 2:4 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 11:33.

How it is rendered in the text

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

I was let down ×1I will let down ×1do lower ×1having let down ×1having lowered ×1having lowered him ×1they let down ×1

Forms found in the text

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

χαλάσαντες ×2χαλασάντων ×1χαλάσατε ×1χαλάσω ×1χαλῶσιν ×1ἐχαλάσθην ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×3Luke ×2Mark ×12 Corinthians ×1

Verses (all 7)

  • Mark 2:4 — χαλῶσιν — they let down
  • Luke 5:4 — χαλάσατε — do lower
  • Luke 5:5 — χαλάσω — I will let down
  • Acts 9:25 — χαλάσαντες — having lowered him
  • Acts 27:17 — χαλάσαντες — having lowered
  • Acts 27:30 — χαλασάντων — having let down
  • 2 Corinthians 11:33 — ἐχαλάσθην — I was let down

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5490 χάσμα (chásma).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5464 χάλαζα (chálaza), G5467 χαλεπός (chalepós), G5469 χαλινός (chalinós), G5475 χαλκός (chalkós), G5510 χιών (chiṓn).

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 chaláō (G5465) mean?

To lower (as into a void).

How is G5465 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5465 as: let down, strike.

How often does χαλάω (chaláō) appear?

Strong's G5465 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 2:4 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 11:33.