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aphiēmi G863

ἀφίημι (aphiēmi) means “to release: leave” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἀφίημι Greek · G863 142 tagged occurrences in 130 verses

Pronunciation guide: af-ee'-ay-mee Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G0863G

ἀφίημι · aphiēmi · to release: leave

ἀφ-ίημι, [in LXX for נשׂא, נוח hi., נתן, סלח ni., עזב, etc. ;] 1. to send forth, send away, let go: of divorce (DB, iii, 274a), τ. γυναῖκα (Hdt.), 1Co.7:11-13; of death, τ. πνεῦμα (Gen.35:18, Hdt., al.), Mat.27:50; (φωνήν, to utter a cry, Mrk.15:37; of debts, to remit, forgive (cl.), τ. δανεῖον, Mat.18:27; τ. ὀφειλήν, Mat.18:32; esp. of sins (Cremer 296f.), τ. ἁμαρτίας, ἁμαρτήματα, ἀνομίας, Mat.9:2, Rom.4:7" (LXX), 1Jn.1:9, al.; punctiliar and iterative present (M, Pr., 119), Mrk.2:5, Luk.11:4; Ion. pf., ἀφέωνται (M, Pr., 38), Luk.5:23. 2. to leave alone, leave, neglect: Mat.4:11 5:24 15:14, Mrk.1:20, 31 Jhn.4:3, 28 al.; τ. ἐντολὴν τ. θεοῦ, Mrk.7:8; τον̀ τ. ἀρχῆς τ. Χριστοῦ λόγον, Heb.6:1; τ. ἀγάπην τ. πρώτην, Rev.2:4; ptcp., ἀφείς, pleonastic (as in Aram.; M, Pr., 14; Dalman, Words, 21f.), Mat.13:36 22:22, Mrk.8:13, al. 3. to let, suffer, permit: Mat.3:15; with accusative, Mat.3:15, 19:14, al.; with accusative of thing(s) and dative of person(s), Mat.5:40; with inf. pres., Mat.23:14, al.; aor., Mrk.5:37, al.; in late Gk. (M, Pr., 175f.), before ἵνα, Mrk.11:16, Jhn.12:7; with subjunct. (M, Pr., l.with; Bl., §64, 2), Mat.7:4 27:49, Mrk.15:36, Luk.6:42 (see further MM, see word). (AS)

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TBESG · G0863H

ἀφίημι · aphiēmi · to release: forgive

ἀφ-ίημι, [in LXX for נשׂא, נוח hi., נתן, סלח ni., עזב, etc. ;] 1. to send forth, send away, let go: of divorce (DB, iii, 274a), τ. γυναῖκα (Hdt.), 1Co.7:11-13; of death, τ. πνεῦμα (Gen.35:18, Hdt., al.), Mat.27:50; (φωνήν, to utter a cry, Mrk.15:37; of debts, to remit, forgive (cl.), τ. δανεῖον, Mat.18:27; τ. ὀφειλήν, Mat.18:32; esp. of sins (Cremer 296f.), τ. ἁμαρτίας, ἁμαρτήματα, ἀνομίας, Mat.9:2, Rom.4:7" (LXX), 1Jn.1:9, al.; punctiliar and iterative present (M, Pr., 119), Mrk.2:5, Luk.11:4; Ion. pf., ἀφέωνται (M, Pr., 38), Luk.5:23. 2. to leave alone, leave, neglect: Mat.4:11 5:24 15:14, Mrk.1:20, 31 Jhn.4:3, 28 al.; τ. ἐντολὴν τ. θεοῦ, Mrk.7:8; τον̀ τ. ἀρχῆς τ. Χριστοῦ λόγον, Heb.6:1; τ. ἀγάπην τ. πρώτην, Rev.2:4; ptcp., ἀφείς, pleonastic (as in Aram.; M, Pr., 14; Dalman, Words, 21f.), Mat.13:36 22:22, Mrk.8:13, al. 3. to let, suffer, permit: Mat.3:15; with accusative, Mat.3:15, 19:14, al.; with accusative of thing(s) and dative of person(s), Mat.5:40; with inf. pres., Mat.23:14, al.; aor., Mrk.5:37, al.; in late Gk. (M, Pr., 175f.), before ἵνα, Mrk.11:16, Jhn.12:7; with subjunct. (M, Pr., l.with; Bl., §64, 2), Mat.7:4 27:49, Mrk.15:36, Luk.6:42 (see further MM, see word). (AS)

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TBESG · G0863I

ἀφίημι · aphiēmi · to release: permit

ἀφ-ίημι, [in LXX for נשׂא, נוח hi., נתן, סלח ni., עזב, etc. ;] 1. to send forth, send away, let go: of divorce (DB, iii, 274a), τ. γυναῖκα (Hdt.), 1Co.7:11-13; of death, τ. πνεῦμα (Gen.35:18, Hdt., al.), Mat.27:50; (φωνήν, to utter a cry, Mrk.15:37; of debts, to remit, forgive (cl.), τ. δανεῖον, Mat.18:27; τ. ὀφειλήν, Mat.18:32; esp. of sins (Cremer 296f.), τ. ἁμαρτίας, ἁμαρτήματα, ἀνομίας, Mat.9:2, Rom.4:7" (LXX), 1Jn.1:9, al.; punctiliar and iterative present (M, Pr., 119), Mrk.2:5, Luk.11:4; Ion. pf., ἀφέωνται (M, Pr., 38), Luk.5:23. 2. to leave alone, leave, neglect: Mat.4:11 5:24 15:14, Mrk.1:20, 31 Jhn.4:3, 28 al.; τ. ἐντολὴν τ. θεοῦ, Mrk.7:8; τον̀ τ. ἀρχῆς τ. Χριστοῦ λόγον, Heb.6:1; τ. ἀγάπην τ. πρώτην, Rev.2:4; ptcp., ἀφείς, pleonastic (as in Aram.; M, Pr., 14; Dalman, Words, 21f.), Mat.13:36 22:22, Mrk.8:13, al. 3. to let, suffer, permit: Mat.3:15; with accusative, Mat.3:15, 19:14, al.; with accusative of thing(s) and dative of person(s), Mat.5:40; with inf. pres., Mat.23:14, al.; aor., Mrk.5:37, al.; in late Gk. (M, Pr., 175f.), before ἵνα, Mrk.11:16, Jhn.12:7; with subjunct. (M, Pr., l.with; Bl., §64, 2), Mat.7:4 27:49, Mrk.15:36, Luk.6:42 (see further MM, see word). (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

(a) I send away, (b) I let go, release, permit to depart, (c) I remit, forgive, (d) I permit, suffer.

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How translators render G863

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
let 11
left 10
forgive 9
are forgiven 8
they left 7
he left 4
will be forgiven 4
has left 3
have left 3
to forgive 3
will be left 3
you forgive 3
be forgiven 2
deserted 2
have been forgiven 2
he did not allow 2
he has not left 2
he would not allow 2
leave her alone 2
leave him alone 2
will not be forgiven 2
you have disregarded 2
abandoned 1
abandons 1
and you will leave 1
disregard 1
forgave 1
forgive it 1
forgives 1
has been forgiven 1
have forgiven 1
he must not divorce 1
he will be forgiven 1
he will forgive 1
he would not have let 1
he yielded up 1
i forgave 1
i leave 1
i will leave 1
i will not leave 1
is left 1
is left to you desolate 1
it left 1
jesus dismissed 1
jesus would not allow 1
john permitted 1
leave 1
leave it alone 1
leaving 1
leaving him 1
let him have 1
let it be so 1
let out 1
let them go 1
let us leave 1
must not divorce 1
neglecting 1
permitted 1
shall i forgive 1
she must not divorce 1
so he left 1
the people gave them permission 1
they are forgiven 1
they had dismissed 1
they will not leave 1
we let 1
who left 1
will also forgive 1
will forgive 1
will he not leave 1
will not permit 1
will you let 1
you do not forgive 1
you have abandoned 1
you must forgive 1
you tolerate 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
left 16
forgive 15
let 11
be forgiven 8
leave 6
suffer 6
he left 5
alone 4
are forgiven 4
he suffered 3
leaving 3
there shall 3
they 3
to forgive 3
will 3
be left 2
forsook 2
hath left 2
have left 2
i leave 2
is left 2
it shall 2
it shall be forgiven 2
leaveth 2
let him 2
shall 2
shall be forgiven 2
suffered 2
they forsook 2
to leave 2
undone 2
ye forgive 2
and they left 1
are forgiven you 1
away 1
cried 1
do 1
doth he 1
forgave 1
forgiven 1
forgiveth 1
go 1
hath 1
have 1
have forsaken 1
have omitted 1
i forgave 1
i forgive 1
i will 1
is forgiven 1
it left 1
laying aside 1
let alone 1
let be 1
let her 1
let me 1
may be forgiven 1
may forgive 1
put 1
put away 1
sent 1
shall be left 1
shall leave 1
should be forgiven 1
suffer ye 1
that hath forsaken 1
they are remitted 1
they left 1
they let 1
they shall 1
thou hast left 1
thou shalt forgive 1
we 1
we let 1
when they had sent away 1
who left 1
would 1
ye 1
ye remit 1
ye suffer 1
yielded up 1

Verses containing G863

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  1. Matthew 3:15 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.

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  2. Matthew 4:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.

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  3. Matthew 4:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And at once they left their nets and followed Him.

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  4. Matthew 4:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him.

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  5. Matthew 5:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

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  6. Matthew 5:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well;

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  7. Matthew 6:12 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

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  8. Matthew 6:14 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

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  9. Matthew 6:15 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.

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  10. Matthew 7:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while there is still a beam in your own eye?

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  11. Matthew 8:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve Him.

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  12. Matthew 8:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But Jesus told him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”

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  13. Matthew 9:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”

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  14. Matthew 9:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

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  15. Matthew 9:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

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  16. Matthew 12:31 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

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  17. Matthew 12:32 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come.

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  18. Matthew 13:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat into my barn.’”

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  19. Matthew 13:36 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”

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  20. Matthew 15:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”

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  21. Matthew 18:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost?

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  22. Matthew 18:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

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  23. Matthew 18:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him.

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  24. Matthew 18:32 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then the master summoned him and said, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave all your debt because you begged me.

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  25. Matthew 18:35 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”

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  26. Matthew 19:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

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  27. Matthew 19:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?”

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  28. Matthew 19:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.

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  29. Matthew 22:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And when they heard this, they were amazed. So they left Him and went away.

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  30. Matthew 22:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother.

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  31. Matthew 23:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.

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  32. Matthew 23:23 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

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  33. Matthew 23:38 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Look, your house is left to you desolate.

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  34. Matthew 24:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

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  35. Matthew 24:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left.

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  36. Matthew 24:41 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left.

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  37. Matthew 26:44 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing.

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  38. Matthew 26:56 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.

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  39. Matthew 27:49 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But the others said, “Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah comes to save Him.”

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  40. Matthew 27:50 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, He yielded up His spirit.

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  41. Mark 1:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And at once they left their nets and followed Him.

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  42. Mark 1:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Immediately Jesus called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed Him.

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  43. Mark 1:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them.

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  44. Mark 1:34 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.

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  45. Mark 2:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

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  46. Mark 2:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

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  47. Mark 2:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Which is easier: to say to a paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, pick up your mat, and walk’?

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  48. Mark 3:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.

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  49. Mark 4:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    so that, ‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven.’”

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  50. Mark 4:36 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him.

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