ἐᾶτε
eáō
Stop!
To allow, permit, or let be; to refrain from hindering, granting permission or leaving someone or something undisturbed. The core sense is 'to allow or permit,' with contextual expansion to 'leave (to do something),' 'let alone,' or 'desist from interference.' Can express leaving a matter unresolved or entrusting something to another.
Luke 22:51 · Word #6
Lexicon G1439
| Lemma | ἐάω |
| Transliteration | eáō |
| Strong's | G1439 |
| Definition | To allow, permit, or let be; to refrain from hindering, granting permission or leaving someone or something undisturbed. The core sense is 'to allow or permit,' with contextual expansion to 'leave (to do something),' 'let alone,' or 'desist from interference.' Can express leaving a matter unresolved or entrusting something to another. |
Morphology V PRS ACT IMP 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Stop! |
| Literal | let-be |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐάω |
| Strong's | G1439 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1439-03
keep allowing
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, imperative mood, 2nd person plural — a command addressed to multiple people. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active imperative, second person plural, conveys a direct command to multiple hearers with ongoing or continued force. "Keep allowing" preserves the core sense of permitting or refraining from hindering while reflecting the present imperative aspect. |
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