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exesti, exon G1832

ἔξεστι, ἐξόν (exesti, exon) means “be permitted” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἔξεστι, ἐξόν Greek · G1832 31 tagged occurrences in 29 verses

Pronunciation guide: ex'-es-tee Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G1832

ἔξεστι, ἐξόν · exesti, exon · be permitted

ἔξ-εστι (εἰμί), impers. verb., it is permitted, lawful: Mrk.2:24, Act.8:37 (R, mg.), 1Co.10:23; with inf., Mat.12:2, 10 12 14:4 15:26 19:3 22:17 27:6, Mrk.3:4 12:14, Luk.6:2, 9 14:3, Jhn.5:10; before accusative, Mrk.2:26, Luk.6:4 20:22; with dative of person(s) and inf., Mat.20:15, Mrk.6:18 10:2, Jhn.18:31, Act.16:21 21:37 22:25 (inf. understood), 1Co.6:12; ἐξόν (sc. ἐστί), Act.2:29, 2Co.12:4; ἐξὸν ἦν, Mat.12:4.† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

it is permitted, lawful, possible.

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How translators render G1832

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
is it lawful 8
is permissible 4
is unlawful 3
is lawful 2
it is not lawful 2
it is unlawful 2
are unlawful 1
do i not have the right 1
i can 1
is not permitted 1
it is lawful 1
lawful 1
may 1
was lawful 1
we are not permitted 1
which is lawful 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
lawful 14
is it lawful 6
it is 5
are lawful 4
is 4
are 1
it is lawful 1
let 1
thou mayest 1

Verses containing G1832

Page 1 of 1. 29 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Matthew 12:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.”

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  2. Matthew 12:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

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  3. Matthew 12:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”

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  4. Matthew 12:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”

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  5. Matthew 14:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

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  6. Matthew 19:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then some Pharisees came and tested Him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”

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  7. Matthew 20:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

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  8. Matthew 22:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

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  9. Matthew 27:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The chief priests picked up the pieces of silver and said, “It is unlawful to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.”

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  10. Mark 2:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”

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  11. Mark 2:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”

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  12. Mark 3:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent.

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  13. Mark 6:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”

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  14. Mark 10:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Some Pharisees came to test Him. “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” they inquired.

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  15. Mark 12:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”

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  16. Luke 6:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”

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  17. Luke 6:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

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  18. Luke 6:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?”

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  19. Luke 14:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?”

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  20. Luke 20:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

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  21. John 5:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    so the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “This is the Sabbath! It is unlawful for you to carry your mat.”

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  22. John 18:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “You take Him and judge Him by your own law,” Pilate told them. “We are not permitted to execute anyone,” the Jews replied.

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  23. Acts 2:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.

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  24. Acts 16:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”

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  25. Acts 21:37 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As they were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?” “Do you speak Greek?” he replied.

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  26. Acts 22:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But as they stretched him out to strap him down, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it lawful for you to flog a Roman citizen without a trial?”

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  27. 1 Corinthians 6:12 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.

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  28. 1 Corinthians 10:23 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.

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  29. 2 Corinthians 12:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    was caught up to Paradise. The things he heard were inexpressible, things that man is not permitted to tell.

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