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ἀνίημι G447

G447 is the Greek word ἀνίημι, transliterated aníēmi. The King James Version most often renders it loosed.

Word: ἀνίημιTransliteration: aníēmiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to let up, i.e. (literally) slacken or (figuratively) desert, desist from.

Where it comes from

from G303 (ἀνά) and (to send).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

loosed 1×forbearing 1×leave 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: forbear, leave, loose.

Verses using ἀνίημι

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 27:40 · KJV

And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.

Ephesians 6:9 · KJV

And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

Hebrews 13:5 · KJV

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Common questions

What does Strong's G447 mean?

G447 is the Greek word ἀνίημι (aníēmi), meaning to let up, i.e. (literally) slacken or (figuratively) desert, desist from.

How is G447 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it loosed (1 time), forbearing (1 time), leave (1 time).

How many times does G447 appear in the Bible?

ἀνίημι (aníēmi) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G447 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G303 (ἀνά) and (to send).

Nearby entries

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