Aníēmi — G447

Definition

verb

to let up, i.e. (literally) slacken or (figuratively) desert, desist from

1. contextually, to loosen
2. to leave, not to uphold, to let sink

Usually translated as

leave, forbear, loose

Origin

from G303 and híēmi (to send)

• aná (G303)

Occurrences

Aníēmi occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (2), Ephesians (1), Hebrews (1)

• Acts 16:26 — And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed (ἀνέθη).
• Acts 27:40 — And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed (ἀνέντες) the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
• Ephesians 6:9 — And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing (ἀνιέντες) threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
• Hebrews 13:5 — Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave (ἀνῶ) thee, nor forsake thee.