Words the Bible translates as let
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 3 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- aphiēmiἀφίημιto let go: to release your hold so a person or thing departs, stays behind, or is left where it is
+2 more meanings
- to forgive: to cancel what is owed, whether a debt or a sin, so it is no longer charged against the person
- to let, allow, or leave alone: to permit something rather than stop or hinder it
- eaōἐάωto let something happen or let something be, by not stepping in to stop it
- epitrepōἐπιτρέπωto permit, to allow: to give someone leave to do something.
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