ΕΞΕΣΤΙΝ, εξεστιν
EXESTIN, exestin
Sounds Like: ex-ES-tin
Translations: it is lawful, it is permitted, it is possible, it is proper, it is right
From the root: ΕΞΕΣΤΙΝ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is an impersonal verb meaning 'it is lawful' or 'it is permitted'. It is often used to express what is morally or legally permissible. It can be followed by an infinitive or a dative case to indicate for whom something is lawful or permitted.
Inflection: Impersonal, Present, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular
Strong’s number: G1832 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Esther — 8:12g
- Matthew — 12:2, 12:10, 12:12, 14:4, 20:15, 22:17
- Mark — 2:26, 3:4, 6:18, 10:2, 12:14
- Luke — 6:2, 6:4, 6:9, 14:3, 20:22
- Acts of the Apostles — 16:21, 21:37
- 1 Corinthians — 6:12, 10:23
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΕΞΕΣΤΙΝ, appear in our texts.
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