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Lexicon :: Strong's G1832 - exesti

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ἔξεστι
Transliteration
exesti (Key)
Pronunciation
ex'-es-tee
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Third person singular present indicative of a compound of ἐκ (G1537) and εἰμί (G1510)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:560,238

Strong’s Definitions

ἔξεστι éxesti, ex'-es-tee; third person singular present indicative of a compound of G1537 and G1510; so also ἐξόν exón ex-on' neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of G1510 expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public):—be lawful, let, × may(-est).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 32x

The KJV translates Strong's G1832 in the following manner: be lawful (29x), may (2x), let (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 32x
The KJV translates Strong's G1832 in the following manner: be lawful (29x), may (2x), let (1x).

  1. it is lawful

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἔξεστι éxesti, ex'-es-tee; third person singular present indicative of a compound of G1537 and G1510; so also ἐξόν exón ex-on' neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of G1510 expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public):—be lawful, let, × may(-est).
STRONGS G1832:
ἔξεστι, an impersonal verb, (from the unused ἔξειμι), it is lawful;
a. followed by the present infinitive: Matthew 12:2, 10 [Tdf. infinitive aorist], Matthew 12:12; Matthew 14:4; Luke 6:2 [R G T]; Luke 14:3 [L T Tr WH infinitive aorist]; with the aorist infinitive: [Matthew 15:26 L T]; Matthew 22:17; 27:6; Mark 3:4; Mark 12:14; Luke 6:9; Acts 2:29 (ἐξὸν εἰπεῖν scil. ἔστω, allow me, [others supply ἐστι, Buttmann, 318 (273); Winer's Grammar, § 64, I. 2 a., cf. § 2, 1 d.]); with the infinitive omitted because readily suggested by the context, Mark 2:24 and Rec. in Acts 8:37.
b. followed by the dative of person and a present infinitive: Mark 6:18; Acts 16:21; Acts 22:25; and an aorist infinitive: Matthew 19:3 [L T WH omit the dative]; Matthew 20:15; Mark 2:26 [R G L Tr text]; Mark 10:2; Luke 20:22 R G L; John 5:10; John 18:31; Acts 21:37; ἐξὸν ἦν, Matthew 12:4; ἃ οὐκ ἐξόν, namely, ἐστί, 2 Corinthians 12:4; with the infinitive omitted, as being evident from the context: πάντα (μοι) ἔξεστιν, namely, ποιεῖν, 1 Corinthians 6:12; 1 Corinthians 10:23.
c. followed by the accusative and infinitive: Luke 6:4; Luke 20:22 T Tr WH; so here and there even in classic writings; cf. Rost § 127 Anm. 2; Kühner, § 475 Anm. 2; [Buttmann, § 142, 2].

Related entry:
ἔξειμι from εἰμί, see ἔξεστι.

Related entry:
ἐξόν, see ἔξεστι.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
12:2; 12:4; 12:10; 12:12; 14:4; 15:26; 19:3; 20:15; 22:17; 27:6
Mark
2:24; 2:26; 3:4; 6:18; 10:2; 12:14
Luke
6:2; 6:4; 6:9; 14:3; 20:22; 20:22
John
5:10; 18:31
Acts
2:29; 8:37; 16:21; 21:37; 22:25
1 Corinthians
6:12; 10:23
2 Corinthians
12:4

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1832 matches the Greek ἔξεστι (exesti),
which occurs 31 times in 29 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:2 - But when the Pharisees saw this they said to him, "Look, your disciples are doing what is against the law to do on the Sabbath."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:4

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:4 - how he entered the house of God and they ate the sacred bread, which was against the law for him or his companions to eat, but only for the priests?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:10

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:10 - A man was there who had a withered hand. And they asked Jesus, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?" so that they could accuse him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:12 - How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 14:4

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:4 - because John had repeatedly told him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 19:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:3 - Then some Pharisees came to him in order to test him. They asked, "Is it lawful to divorce a wife for any cause?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 20:15

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 20:15 - Am I not permitted to do what I want with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?'

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 22:17

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:17 - Tell us then, what do you think? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 27:6

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:6 - The chief priests took the silver and said, "It is not lawful to put this into the temple treasury, since it is blood money."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:24 - So the Pharisees said to him, "Look, why are they doing what is against the law on the Sabbath?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:26

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:26 - how he entered the house of God when Abiathar was high priest and ate the sacred bread, which is against the law for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to his companions?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 3:4

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 3:4 - Then he said to them, "Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath, or evil, to save a life or destroy it?" But they were silent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 6:18

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:18 - For John had repeatedly told Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 10:2

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:2 - Then some Pharisees came, and to test him they asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 12:14

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:14 - When they came they said to him, "Teacher, we know that you are truthful and do not court anyone's favor, because you show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn't we?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:2

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:2 - But some of the Pharisees said, "Why are you doing what is against the law on the Sabbath?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:4 - how he entered the house of God, took and ate the sacred bread, which is not lawful for any to eat but the priests alone, and gave it to his companions?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:9

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:9 - Then Jesus said to them, "I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath or to do evil, to save a life or to destroy it?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 14:3

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 14:3 - So Jesus asked the experts in religious law and the Pharisees, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 20:22

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:22 - Is it right for us to pay the tribute tax to Caesar or not?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:10 - So the Jewish leaders said to the man who had been healed, "It is the Sabbath, and you are not permitted to carry your mat."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 18:31

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 18:31 - Pilate told them, "Take him yourselves and pass judgment on him according to your own law!" The Jewish leaders replied, "We cannot legally put anyone to death."

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 2:29

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:29 - "Brothers, I can speak confidently to you about our forefather David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 16:21

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 16:21 - and are advocating customs that are not lawful for us to accept or practice, since we are Romans."

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:37

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:37 - As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he said to the commanding officer, "May I say something to you?" The officer replied, "Do you know Greek?

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 22:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 22:25 - When they had stretched him out for the lash, Paul said to the centurion standing nearby, "Is it legal for you to lash a man who is a Roman citizen without a proper trial?"

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 6:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 6:12 - "All things are lawful for me" - but not everything is beneficial. "All things are lawful for me" - but I will not be controlled by anything.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 10:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 10:23 - "Everything is lawful," but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is lawful," but not everything builds others up.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:4 - was caught up into paradise and heard things too sacred to be put into words, things that a person is not permitted to speak.
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