1643. elaunó

Lexicon

elaunó: To drive, to propel, to row

Original Word: ἐλαύνω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: elaunó
Pronunciation: eh-lou'-no
Phonetic Spelling: (el-ow'-no)
Definition: To drive, to propel, to row
Meaning: (a) trans: I drive (on), propel, (b) intrans: I row.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

carry, drive, row.

A prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity; to push (as wind, oars or d?Monical power) -- carry, drive, row.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. verb
Definition
to drive or push (as wind, oars, or demoniacal power)
NASB Translation
driven (3), oars (1), rowed (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1643: ἐλαύνω

ἐλαύνω; perfect participle ἐληλακως; passive (present ἐλαύνομαι); imperfect ἠλαυνομην; to drive: of the wind driving ships or clouds, James 3:4; 2 Peter 2:17; of sailors propelling a vessel by oars, to row, Mark 6:48; to be carried in a ship, to sail, John 6:19 (often so in Greek writings from Homer down; often also with νῆα or ναῦν added); of demons driving to some place the men whom they possess, Luke 8:29. (Compare: ἀπελαύνω, συνελαύνω.)

STRONGS NT 1643: ἐλάωἐλάω, see ἐλαύνω.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primary verb

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐλαύνω, similar concepts of driving or propelling can be found in Hebrew verbs such as נָהַג (nahag • Strong's Hebrew 5090), which means to drive or lead, often used in the context of driving flocks or leading people. Another related Hebrew verb is דָּחַף (dachaph • Strong's Hebrew 1760), meaning to push or thrust, which conveys a similar sense of forceful movement or propulsion. These Hebrew terms reflect the underlying idea of movement and direction that is central to the meaning of ἐλαύνω.

Usage: The verb ἐλαύνω is used in the New Testament to describe the action of driving or propelling, often in the context of moving forward or pushing onward. It can refer to the physical act of driving a vehicle or vessel, as well as metaphorically to the act of urging or compelling.

Context: The Greek verb ἐλαύνω appears in the New Testament in contexts that involve movement or propulsion. It is used both literally and metaphorically, illustrating the action of driving or moving something forward. In the Berean Standard Bible, ἐλαύνω is found in passages that describe the act of rowing or propelling a boat, as well as in metaphorical contexts where individuals are driven by circumstances or divine influence.

For example, in John 6:19, the disciples are described as having rowed (ἐλαύνω) about three or four miles when they see Jesus walking on the sea. This usage highlights the physical effort and determination involved in their journey across the water. The verb captures the essence of movement and progress, whether it be through human effort or divine intervention.

The term can also be understood in a broader sense, where it signifies the driving force behind actions or events. In this way, ἐλαύνω can be seen as a representation of the momentum that propels individuals or groups toward their goals or destinies, often under the guidance or influence of God.

Forms and Transliterations

ελάσεις ελαυνειν ελαύνειν ἐλαύνειν ελαυνομενα ελαυνόμενα ἐλαυνόμενα ελαυνομεναι ελαυνόμεναι ἐλαυνόμεναι ελαύνον ελαύνων έλαφοι ελάφοις έλαφον έλαφος ελάφου ελάφους ελάφων εληλακοτες εληλακότες ἐληλακότες ηλαυνετο ηλαύνετο ἠλαύνετο elaunein elaúnein elauneto elaúneto ēlauneto ēlaúneto elaunomena elaunómena elaunomenai elaunómenai elelakotes elelakótes elēlakotes elēlakótes

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 6:48 V-PNA
GRK: ἐν τῷ ἐλαύνειν ἦν γὰρ
NAS: them straining at the oars, for the wind
KJV: toiling in rowing; for the wind
INT: in the rowing was indeed

Luke 8:29 V-IIM/P-3S
GRK: τὰ δεσμὰ ἠλαύνετο ὑπὸ τοῦ
NAS: his bonds and be driven by the demon
KJV: the bands, and was driven of
INT: the chains he was driven by the

John 6:19 V-RPA-NMP
GRK: ἐληλακότες οὖν ὡς
NAS: Then, when they had rowed about three
KJV: So when they had rowed about five
INT: Having rowed then about

James 3:4 V-PPM/P-NNP
GRK: ἀνέμων σκληρῶν ἐλαυνόμενα μετάγεται ὑπὸ
NAS: though they are so great and are driven by strong
KJV: so great, and [are] driven of fierce
INT: winds strong being driven are turned about by

2 Peter 2:17 V-PPM/P-NFP
GRK: ὑπὸ λαίλαπος ἐλαυνόμεναι οἷς ὁ
NAS: and mists driven by a storm,
KJV: clouds that are carried with
INT: by storm being driven to whom the

Strong's Greek 1643
5 Occurrences

ἠλαύνετο — 1 Occ.
ἐλαύνειν — 1 Occ.
ἐλαυνόμενα — 1 Occ.
ἐλαυνόμεναι — 1 Occ.
ἐληλακότες — 1 Occ.