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ἐλαύνω G1643
G1643 is the Greek word ἐλαύνω, transliterated elaúnō. The King James Version most often renders it driven.
What it means
to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power).
Where it comes from
a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: carry, drive, row.
Verses using ἐλαύνω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 6:48 · KJV
And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.
Luke 8:29 · KJV
(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)
John 6:19 · KJV
So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.
James 3:4 · KJV
Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
2 Peter 2:17 · KJV
These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1643 mean?
G1643 is the Greek word ἐλαύνω (elaúnō), meaning to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power).
How is G1643 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it driven (2 times), rowing (1 time), rowed (1 time), carried (1 time).
How many times does G1643 appear in the Bible?
ἐλαύνω (elaúnō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1643 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity.
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