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κωλύω G2967

G2967 is the Greek word κωλύω, transliterated kōlýō. The King James Version most often renders it forbid.

Word: κωλύωTransliteration: kōlýōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 22 verses

What it means

to estop, i.e. prevent (by word or act).

Where it comes from

from the base of G2849 (κολάζω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 22 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

forbid 8×forbad 3×forbidding 3×hinder 1×withstand 1×forbidden 1×should forbid 1×kept 1×let 1×because they were not suffered 1×forbiddeth 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: forbid, hinder, keep from, let, not suffer, withstand.

Verses using κωλύω

All 22 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 19:14 · KJV

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Mark 9:38 · KJV

And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.

Mark 9:39 · KJV

But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.

Mark 10:14 · KJV

But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Luke 6:29 · KJV

And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.

Luke 9:49 · KJV

And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.

Luke 9:50 · KJV

And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.

Luke 18:16 · KJV

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Luke 23:2 · KJV

And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

Acts 8:36 · KJV

And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

Acts 10:47 · KJV

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

Acts 11:17 · KJV

Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?

Acts 16:6 · KJV

Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

Acts 24:23 · KJV

And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.

Acts 27:43 · KJV

But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:

Romans 1:13 · KJV

Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

1 Corinthians 14:39 · KJV

Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

1 Thessalonians 2:16 · KJV

Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

1 Timothy 4:3 · KJV

Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

Hebrews 7:23 · KJV

And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

2 Peter 2:16 · KJV

But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.

3 John 1:10 · KJV

Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2967 mean?

G2967 is the Greek word κωλύω (kōlýō), meaning to estop, i.e. prevent (by word or act).

How is G2967 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it forbid (8 times), forbad (3 times), forbidding (3 times), hinder (1 time), withstand (1 time), among others.

How many times does G2967 appear in the Bible?

κωλύω (kōlýō) is tagged in 22 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2967 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G2849 (κολάζω).

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