Éxesti — G1832

Definition

verb

so also

1. followed by the present infinitive
2. followed by the dative of person and a present infinitive
3. followed by the accusative and infinitive

Usually translated as

be lawful, let, may, mayest

Origin

third person singular present indicative of a compound of G1537 and G1510

• ek (G1537)
• eimí (G1510)

Occurrences

Éxesti occurs 32 times in 30 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (9), Mark (6), Luke (5), John (2), Acts (5), 1 Corinthians (2), 2 Corinthians (1)

• Matthew 12:2 — But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful (ἔξεστιν) to do upon the sabbath day.
• Matthew 12:4 — How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful (ἐξὸν) for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?
• Matthew 12:10 — And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful (ἔξεστιν) to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.
• Matthew 12:12 — How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful (ἔξεστιν) to do well on the sabbath days.
• Matthew 14:4 — For John said unto him, It is not lawful (ἔξεστιν) for thee to have her.
• Matthew 19:3 — The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful (ἔξεστιν) for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
• Matthew 20:15 — Is it not lawful (ἔξεστιν) for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
• Matthew 22:17 — Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful (ἔξεστιν) to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
• Matthew 27:6 — And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful (ἔξεστιν) for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.
• Mark 2:24 — And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful (ἔξεστιν)?
• Mark 2:26 — How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful (ἔξεστιν) to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?
• Mark 3:4 — And he saith unto them, Is it lawful (ἔξεστιν) to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
• Mark 6:18 — For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful (ἔξεστιν) for thee to have thy brother’s wife.
• Mark 10:2 — And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful (ἔξεστιν) for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.
• Mark 12:14 — And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful (ἔξεστιν) to give tribute to Cæsar, or not?
• Luke 6:2 — And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful (ἔξεστιν) to do on the sabbath days?
• Luke 6:4 — How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful (ἔξεστιν) to eat but for the priests alone?
• Luke 6:9 — Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful (ἔξεστιν) on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?
• Luke 14:3 — And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful (ἔξεστιν) to heal on the sabbath day?
• Luke 20:22 — Is it lawful (ἔξεστιν) for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no?
• John 5:10 — The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful (ἔξεστιν) for thee to carry thy bed.
• John 18:31 — Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful (ἔξεστιν) for us to put any man to death:
• Acts 2:29 — Men and brethren, let (ἐξὸν) me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.
• Acts 8:37 — And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest (ἔξεστιν). And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
• Acts 16:21 — And teach customs, which are not lawful (ἔξεστιν) for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.
• Acts 21:37 — And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May (ἔξεστιν) I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?
• Acts 22:25 — And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful (ἔξεστιν) for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?
• 1 Corinthians 6:12 — All things are lawful (ἔξεστιν) unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
• 1 Corinthians 6:12 — All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful (ἔξεστιν) for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
• 1 Corinthians 10:23 — All things are lawful (ἔξεστιν) for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
• 1 Corinthians 10:23 — All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful (ἔξεστιν) for me, but all things edify not.
• 2 Corinthians 12:4 — How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful (ἐξὸν) for a man to utter.