Berean Strong's Lexicon exesti: It is lawful, it is permitted, it is possible. Original Word: ἔξεστι Word Origin: Derived from the preposition ἐκ (ek, meaning "out of") and the verb εἰμί (eimi, meaning "to be"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of what is lawful or permissible in Hebrew is often related to the word תּוֹרָה (Torah, Strong's H8451), which means "law" or "instruction." Another related term is חוֹק (choq, Strong's H2706), meaning "statute" or "decree." Usage: The Greek verb "exesti" is used to express the concept of legality, permission, or possibility. It often appears in contexts where the question of what is allowed or permissible under the law or custom is being addressed. In the New Testament, it is frequently used in discussions about the Law of Moses and the interpretation of what is permissible for believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, as well as in Jewish society, questions of legality and permission were central to daily life. The Jewish people, in particular, were deeply concerned with what was lawful according to the Torah. The Pharisees and other religious leaders often debated what was permissible, and Jesus frequently engaged with these questions, challenging prevailing interpretations and emphasizing the spirit of the law over the letter. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and eimi Definition it is permitted, lawful NASB Translation lawful (26), may (3), permissible (1), permitted (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1832: ἔξεστιἔξεστι, an impersonal verb (from the unused ἔξειμι), it is lawful; a. followed by the present infinitive: Matthew 12:2, 10 (Tdf. infinitive aorist), b. followed by the dative of person and a present infinitive: Mark 6:18; Acts 16:21; Acts 22:25; and an aorist infinitive: Matthew 19:3 (L T WH omit the dative); Matthew 20:15; Mark 2:26 (R G L Tr text); Mark 10:2; Luke 20:22 R G L; John 5:10; John 18:31; Acts 21:37; ἐξόν ἦν, Matthew 12:4; ἅ οὐκ ἐξόν, namely, ἐστι, 2 Corinthians 12:4; with the infinitive omitted, as being evident from the context: πάντα (μοι) ἔξεστιν, namely, ποιεῖν, 1 Corinthians 6:12; 1 Corinthians 10:23. c. followed by the accusative and infinitive: Luke 6:4; Luke 20:22 T Tr WH; so here and there even in classic writings; cf. Rost § 127 Anm. 2; Kühner, § 475 Anm. 2; (Buttmann, § 142, 2). STRONGS NT 1832: ἐξόνἐξόν, see ἔξεστι. Third person singular present indicative of a compound of ek and eimi; so also exon ex-on' neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of eimi expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public) -- be lawful, let, X may(-est). see GREEK ek see GREEK eimi see GREEK eimi Englishman's Concordance Matthew 12:2 V-PIA-3SGRK: ὃ οὐκ ἔξεστιν ποιεῖν ἐν NAS: what is not lawful to do KJV: is not lawful to do upon INT: what not it is lawful to do on Matthew 12:4 V-PPA-NNS Matthew 12:10 V-PIA-3S Matthew 12:12 V-PIA-3S Matthew 14:4 V-PIA-3S Matthew 19:3 V-PIA-3S Matthew 20:15 V-PIA-3S Matthew 22:17 V-PIA-3S Matthew 27:6 V-PIA-3S Mark 2:24 V-PIA-3S Mark 2:26 V-PIA-3S Mark 3:4 V-PIA-3S Mark 6:18 V-PIA-3S Mark 10:2 V-PIA-3S Mark 12:14 V-PIA-3S Luke 6:2 V-PIA-3S Luke 6:4 V-PIA-3S Luke 6:9 V-PIA-3S Luke 14:3 V-PIA-3S Luke 20:22 V-PIA-3S John 5:10 V-PIA-3S John 18:31 V-PIA-3S Acts 2:29 V-PPA-NNS Acts 8:37 V-PIA-3S Acts 16:21 V-PIA-3S Strong's Greek 1832 |
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