Greek · G209 · unreviewed

ἀκωλύτως

Freely

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ἀκωλύτως G209
Pronunciation akōlýtōs

What does ἀκωλύτως (akōlýtōs) mean in the Bible?

ἀκωλύτως (akōlýtōs) is a Greek word meaning "freely". ἀκωλύτως adv. Concludes the book with emphasis on gospel advance.

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Meaning

freely
Extended definition

Without obstruction or impediment; unhindered freedom to act or speak openly.

adv. (κωλύω), [in Sm.: Job.34:31 * ;] without hindrance (so frequently in legal documents; MM, VGT, see word): Act.28:31.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Concludes the book with emphasis on gospel advance. Acts 28:29-31
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Acts 28:31
Biblical Occurrences

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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