ἀφίημι
aphiēmi
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word *ἀφίημι* primarily means "to send away," "let go," or "release." It can refer to actions like divorcing a spouse, releasing a spirit at death, forgiving debts, or pardoning sins. Additionally, it can mean to leave something behind, neglect, or permit an action, depending on the context.
an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
The Greek word aphiēmi means "an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow)," encompassing related ideas including cry, forgive, forsake, lay aside.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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