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Lexicon :: Strong's G1643 - elaunō

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ἐλαύνω
Transliteration
elaunō (Key)
Pronunciation
el-ow'-no
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an altern. of this) of uncertain affin
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Strong’s Definitions

ἐλαύνω elaúnō, el-ow'-no; a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity; to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power):—carry, drive, row.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x

The KJV translates Strong's G1643 in the following manner: row (2x), drive (2x), carry (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x
The KJV translates Strong's G1643 in the following manner: row (2x), drive (2x), carry (1x).

  1. to drive

    1. of the wind driving ships or clouds

    2. of sailors propelling a vessel by oars, to row

    3. to be carried in a ship, to sail

    4. of demons driving to some place the men whom they possess

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐλαύνω elaúnō, el-ow'-no; a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity; to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power):—carry, drive, row.
STRONGS G1643:
ἐλαύνω; perfect participle ἐληλακώς; passive, [present ἐλαύνομαι]; imperfect ἠλαυνόμην; to drive: of the wind driving ships or clouds, James 3:4; 2 Peter 2:17; of sailors propelling a vessel by oars, to row, Mark 6:48; to be carried in a ship, to sail, John 6:19, (often so in Greek writings from Homer down; often also with νῆα or ναῦν added); of demons driving to some place the men whom they possess, Luke 8:29. [Compare: ἀπ-, συνελαύνω.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Mark
6:48
Luke
8:29
John
6:19
James
3:4
2 Peter
2:17

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1643 matches the Greek ἐλαύνω (elaunō),
which occurs 5 times in 5 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 6:48

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:48 - And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night[fn] he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 8:29

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:29 - For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him. He was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert.)

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 6:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:19 - When they had rowed about three or four miles,[fn] they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 3:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:4 - Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 2:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:17 - These are waterless springs and mists driven by a storm. For them the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved.
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