Lexicon entry · Greek
G1643ἐλαύνωelaunō
to drivePart of speech: Greek Verb
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Seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and he would have passed by them,
ἐλαύνειν, elaunein “rowing,”
For Jesus was commanding the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For the unclean spirit had often seized the man. He was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters. Breaking the bands apart, he was driven by the demon into the desert.
ἠλαύνετο ēlauneto “he was driven”
When therefore they had rowed about twenty-five or thirty stadia, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing near to the boat; and they were afraid.
ἐληλακότες elēlakotes “Having rowed”
Behold, the ships also, though they are so big and are driven by fierce winds, are yet guided by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires.
ἐλαυνόμενα, elaunomena “being driven,”
These are wells without water, clouds driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever.
ἐλαυνόμεναι, elaunomenai “being driven,”