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ἔξεστι G1832

G1832 is the Greek word ἔξεστι, transliterated éxesti. The King James Version most often renders it lawful.

Word: ἔξεστιTransliteration: éxestiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 30 verses

What it means

so also neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of G1510 (εἰμί) expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public).

Where it comes from

third person singular present indicative of a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1510 (εἰμί).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 43 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

lawful 28×is 11×me 1×mayest 1×are 1×may 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be lawful, let, X may(-est).

Verses using ἔξεστι

All 30 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 12:2 · KJV

But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.

Matthew 12:4 · KJV

How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?

Matthew 12:10 · KJV

And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.

Matthew 12:12 · KJV

How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.

Matthew 14:4 · KJV

For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

Matthew 19:3 · KJV

The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

Matthew 20:15 · KJV

Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

Matthew 22:17 · KJV

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

Matthew 27:6 · KJV

And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

Mark 2:24 · KJV

And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?

Mark 2:26 · KJV

How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?

Mark 3:4 · KJV

And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.

Mark 6:18 · KJV

For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife.

Mark 10:2 · KJV

And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.

Mark 12:14 · KJV

And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

Luke 6:2 · KJV

And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?

Luke 6:4 · KJV

How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?

Luke 6:9 · KJV

Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

Luke 14:3 · KJV

And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?

Luke 20:22 · KJV

Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?

John 5:10 · KJV

The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.

John 18:31 · KJV

Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:

Acts 2:29 · KJV

Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.

Acts 8:37 · KJV

And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Acts 16:21 · KJV

And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.

Acts 21:37 · KJV

And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?

Acts 22:25 · KJV

And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?

1 Corinthians 6:12 · KJV

All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

1 Corinthians 10:23 · KJV

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

2 Corinthians 12:4 · KJV

How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1832 mean?

G1832 is the Greek word ἔξεστι (éxesti), meaning so also neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of G1510 (εἰμί) expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public).

How is G1832 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lawful (28 times), is (11 times), me (1 time), mayest (1 time), are (1 time), among others.

How many times does G1832 appear in the Bible?

ἔξεστι (éxesti) is tagged in 30 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1832 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: third person singular present indicative of a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1510 (εἰμί).

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