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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 32 times in 30 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:2 - And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is not lawful 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 ate the showbread which was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:10

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:10 - And behold, there was a man who had a withered hand. And they asked Him, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”—that they might accuse Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:12 - “Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep? Therefore 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 said to 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 - The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him, and saying to Him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 20:15

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 20:15 - ‘Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with my own things? Or is your eye evil because I am good?’

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 22:17

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:17 - “Tell us, therefore, what do You think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 27:6

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:6 - But the chief priests took the silver pieces and said, “It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, because they are the price of blood.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:24 - And the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why do they do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:26

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:26 - “how he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the showbread, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests, and also gave some to those who were with him?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 3:4

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 3:4 - Then He said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they kept silent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 6:18

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:18 - Because John had said to 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 - The Pharisees came and asked Him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” testing Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 12:14

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:14 - When they had come, they said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and care about no one; for You do not regard the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:2

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:2 - And some of the Pharisees said to them, “Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:4 - “how he went into the house of God, took and ate the showbread, and also gave some to those with him, which is not lawful for any but the priests to eat?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:9

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:9 - Then Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one thing: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy?”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 14:3

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 14:3 - And Jesus, answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 20:22

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:22 - “Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:10 - The Jews therefore said to him who was cured, “It is the Sabbath; it is not lawful for you to carry your bed.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 18:31

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 18:31 - Then Pilate said to them, “You take Him and judge Him according to your law.” Therefore the Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 2:29

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:29 - “Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:37

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:37 - Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 16:21

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 16:21 - “and they teach customs which are not lawful for us, being Romans, to receive or observe.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 21:37

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 21:37 - Then as Paul was about to be led into the barracks, he said to the commander, “May I speak to you?” He replied, “Can you speak Greek?

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 22:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 22:25 - And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion who stood by, “Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and uncondemned?”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 6:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 6:12 - All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 10:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 10:23 - All things are lawful for me,[fn] but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me,[fn] but not all things edify.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:4 - how he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
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