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Strong's G1643 ἐλαύνω (elauno)

Elauno means “carry” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1643 — geres (“beaten corn”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1643
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 11

Strong's G1643 Quick Answer

Strong's G1643 ἐλαύνω (elauno) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. elauno (el-au'-no) v. 1. to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power) [a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity] It has 13 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include wind and winds. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
elauno (el-au'-no) v. 1. to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power) [a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity]
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
wind and winds

Meaning and Definition

elauno (el-au'-no) v. 1. to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power) [a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity] KJV: carry, drive, row

Original Word
ἐλαύνω
Transliteration
elauno
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1643. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to drive

Usage: ἐλαύνω [in LXX: Isa.41:7 (הָלַם) Isa.33:21 (שַׁיִט), etc. ;] to drive: of the wind, Jas.3:4, 2Pe.2:17; of sailors rowing or sailing a boat, Mrk.6:48, Jhn.6:19; of demons, Luk.8:29 (cf. ἀπ-, συν-ελαύνω).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1643 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render elauno, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

wind Mark 6:48 winds James 3:4

How Strong's G1643 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 5 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1643 (ἐλαύνω) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1643 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1643 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 6:48 KJV

And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

Luke 8:29 KJV

(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)

John 6:19 KJV

So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.

Strong's G1643 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 25:12 Septuagint / Brenton

And thou shalt cast for it four golden rings, and shalt put them on the four sides; two rings on the one side, and two rings on the other side.

3 Kingdoms 9:27 Septuagint / Brenton

And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

Isaiah 33:21 Septuagint / Brenton

for the name of the Lord is great to you: ye shall have a place, even rivers and wide and spacious channels: thou shalt not go this way, neither a vessel with oars go thereby.

Strong's G1643 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 9:4 Septuagint / Brenton

Then swelling with anger, he thought to avenge upon the Jews the disgrace done unto him by those that made him flee. Therefore commanded he his chariot man to drive without ceasing, and to dispatch the journey, the judgment of God now following him. For he had spoken proudly in this sort, That he would come to Jerusalem, and make it a common burying place of the Jews.

Wisdom of Solomon 16:18 Septuagint / Brenton

For sometime the flame was mitigated, That it might not burn up the beasts that were sent against the ungodly; But themselves might see and perceive that they were persecuted with the judgment of God.

Wisdom of Solomon 17:14 Septuagint / Brenton

But they sleeping the same sleep that night, Which was indeed intolerable, And which came upon them out of the bottoms of inevitable hell,

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1643.

Exodus 25:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou shalt cast for it four golden rings, and shalt put them on the four sides; two rings on the one side, and two rings on the other side.
3 Kingdoms 9:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
Isaiah 33:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
for the name of the Lord is great to you: ye shall have a place, even rivers and wide and spacious channels: thou shalt not go this way, neither a vessel with oars go thereby.
Isaiah 41:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The artificer has become strong, and the coppersmith that smites with the hammer, and forges also: sometimes he will say, It is a piece well joined: they have fastened them with nails; they will fix them, and they shall not be moved.
Mark 6:48 New Testament, KJV
And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.
Luke 8:29 New Testament, KJV
(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)
John 6:19 New Testament, KJV
So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.
James 3:4 New Testament, KJV
Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
2 Peter 2:17 New Testament, KJV
These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.
2 Maccabees 9:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then swelling with anger, he thought to avenge upon the Jews the disgrace done unto him by those that made him flee. Therefore commanded he his chariot man to drive without ceasing, and to dispatch the journey, the judgment of God now following him. For he had spoken proudly in this sort, That he would come to Jerusalem, and make it a common burying place of the Jews.
Wisdom of Solomon 16:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For sometime the flame was mitigated, That it might not burn up the beasts that were sent against the ungodly; But themselves might see and perceive that they were persecuted with the judgment of God.
Wisdom of Solomon 17:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But they sleeping the same sleep that night, Which was indeed intolerable, And which came upon them out of the bottoms of inevitable hell,
Wisdom of Sirach 38:25 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
How can he get wisdom that holdeth the plow, And that glorieth in the goad, That driveth oxen, and is occupied in their labors, And whose talk is of bullocks?

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1643, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1643 FAQ

What does elauno (ἐλαύνω) mean?

Elauno (Strong's G1643) is a Greek word most simply glossed "carry". elauno (el-au'-no) v. 1. to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power) [a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity]

How many times is elauno (ἐλαύνω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G1643 across 11 books.

Where can I study elauno (ἐλαύνω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1643 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate elauno (ἐλαύνω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as wind and winds. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1643 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1643, with linked reader references where each row is available.