G1643Verb5 times in the New Testament (critical text)Where it occurs
Translated as
In the text
- Mark 6:48ἐλαύνειν
He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,
- Luke 8:29ἠλαύνετο
For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.
- John 6:19ἐληλακότες
When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.
- James 3:4ἐλαυνόμενα
Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.
- 2 Peter 2:17ἐλαυνόμεναι
These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.
Abbott-Smith
[in LXX: Isa.41:7 (הָלַם) Isa.33:21 (שַׁיִט), etc. ;]
to drive: of the wind, Jas.3:4, 2Pe.2:17; of sailors rowing or sailing a boat, Mrk.6:48, Jhn.6:19; of demons, Luk.8:29 (cf. ἀπ-, συν-ελαύνω).†
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Sources: Abbott-Smith’s Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922, public domain) and glosses from STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0); STEPBible TAGNT (Greek New Testament, CC BY 4.0); the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Reformatted by Word Study, wording unchanged. All sources and licenses.