ἐλαύνω [in LXX: Isa.41:7 (הָלַם) Isa.33:21 (שַׁיִט), etc. ;] to drive: of the wind, Jas.3:4, 2Pe.2:17; of sailors rowing or sailing a boat, Mrk.6:48, Jhn.6:19; of demons, Luk.8:29 (cf. ἀπ-, συν-ελαύνω).† (AS)
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G1643 — ἐλαύνω
elaunō · to drive · Greek
5 tagged verse occurrences
Mark 6:48 · ἐλαύνειν,He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,Luke 8:29 · ἠλαύνετοFor Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.John 6:19 · ἐληλακότεςWhen they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.James 3:4 · ἐλαυνόμενα,Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.2 Peter 2:17 · ἐλαυνόμεναι,These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.