χωρέω, -ῶ [in LXX: Gen.13:6 (נָשָׂא), 3Ki.7:26 7:38 (כּוּל hi.), 2Ch.4:5 (חָזַק hi.), Wis.7:23-24, al. ;] I. Intrans., 1. to make room, give way, retire, pass: before εἰς, Mat.15:17; metaphorically (EV, come), εἰς μετάνοιαν, 2Pe.3:9. 2. to go forward, advance, progress (Plat., Polyb., al.) ὁ λόγος ὁ ἐμὸς οὐ χωρεῖ. ἐν ὑμῖν, Jhn.8:37 (R, txt., hath not free course; R, mg., hath no place, for WH. cf. Field, Notes, 94 f.). II. Trans., to have space for holding, to hold: Mrk.2:2 (cf. Ge, l.with), Jhn.21:25; of measures (1Ki, 2Ch, ll. with), Jhn.2:6. Metaphorical, of having or making room in mind or heart: Mat.19:11-12 (EV, receive), 2Co.7:2 (R, txt., open your hearts; mg., make room) (cf. ἀνα-, ἀπο-, ἐκ-, ὑπο-χωρέω).† (AS)
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G5562 — χωρέω
chōreō · to make room for · Greek
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Matthew 15:17 · χωρεῖ“Do you not yet realize that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then is eliminated?Matthew 19:11 · χωροῦσιν“Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given.Matthew 19:12 · χωρεῖν · χωρείτω.¶For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”Mark 2:2 · χωρεῖνthey gathered in such large numbers that there was no more room, not even outside the door, as Jesus spoke the word to them.John 2:6 · χωροῦσαιNow six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons.John 8:37 · χωρεῖI know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you.2 Corinthians 7:2 · ΧωρήσατεMake room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.2 Peter 3:9 · χωρῆσαι.The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.