6 occurrences

'Permit' in the Bible

When they reached the frontier of Mysia, they were about to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit this.

Verse ConceptsProvincesThe Spirit Of ChristLed By The Spirit

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

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

Thus, for instance, Sarah obeyed Abraham, acknowledging his authority over her. And you have become Sarah's children if you do what is right and permit nothing whatever to terrify you.

Verse ConceptsLordship, Human And DivinePeople Of God, In NtGood Wives ExamplesSpiritual MothersDoing GoodObeying PeopleBeauty And Self WorthRespecting Authorityfearlesssarahobeyingterrorismwomanhood

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)

Reverse Interlinear

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἐπιτρέπω 
Epitrepo 
Usage: 17