G142 αἴρω (aírō) — to take up

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G142

to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare ) to expiate sin

KJV usage: :--away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up).

Etymology: a primary root;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to take up, lift, raise; bear, carry; take away, remove; destroy, kill

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 4:6 Matthew 9:6 Matthew 9:16 Matthew 11:29 Matthew 13:12 Matthew 14:12 Matthew 14:20 Matthew 15:37 Matthew 16:24 Matthew 17:27 Matthew 20:14 Matthew 21:21 Matthew 21:43 Matthew 24:17 Matthew 24:18 + 82 more →

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