8 occurrences in 12 translations

'Permit' in the Bible

Therefore he also says in another psalm, 'You will not permit your Holy One to experience decay.'

Verse ConceptsNo Decaycorruption

They went as far as Mysia and tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them,

Verse ConceptsProvincesThe Spirit Of ChristLed By The Spirit

Paul wanted to go into the [pagan] assembly, but the disciples would not let him.

But, when they had tied him up with the straps, Paul said to the Captain who stood by, "Does the Law permit you to flog a Roman citizen--and one too who is uncondemned?"

Verse ConceptsempiresRevenge, And RetaliationRoman CitizensScourgingBreaking Man's LawNo CondemnationTying UpCitizens

on the next day also we touched at Sidon, and Julius, courteously treating Paul, did permit him, having gone on unto friends, to receive their care.

Verse ConceptsKindnessCourtesyShipsThe Next DayChristians Are Called Friends

When we had sailed slowly for a good many days, and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, since the wind did not permit us to go farther, we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone;

Verse ConceptsSlownessHard Tasks

When the natives saw the creature hanging to his hand, they said to one another, "Beyond doubt this man is a murderer, for, though saved from the sea, unerring Justice does not permit him to live."

Verse ConceptsBarbariansUncharitablenessHow Death Is InevitableEscaping EvilJudged As Murderers

Bible Theasaurus

Accord (53 instances)
Admit (16 instances)
Charter (1 instance)
Concede (2 instances)
Licence (3 instances)
License (1 instance)
Permission (40 instances)
Permit (64 instances)
Tolerate (15 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἐπιτρέπω 
Epitrepo 
Usage: 17

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