Words the Bible translates as let out
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 2 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- chalaōχαλάωto let down: to lower something on a slackening rope or by hand, so it descends at the pace of whoever is holding it
- patarפָּטַרto let go: to release a person from a duty, let something out that was held back, or break free of a grip
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