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Greek G209 akōlýtōs

Original: ἀκωλύτως

Meaning:
adverb from a compound of Α (as a negative particle) and a derivative of κωλύω; in an unhindered manner, i.e. freely:--no man forbidding him.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: in an unhindered manner, i.e. freely:--no man forbidding him.

Greek G4811 sykophantéō

Original: συκοφαντέω

Meaning:
from a compound of σῦκον and a derivative of φαίνω; to be a fig-informer (reporter of the law forbidding the exportation of figs from Greece), "sycophant", i.e. (genitive and by extension) to defraud (exact unlawfully, extort):--accuse falsely, take by false accusation.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: to be a fig-informer (reporter of the law forbidding the exportation of figs from Greece), "sycophant", i.e. (genitive and by extension) to defraud (exact unlawfully, extort):--accuse falsely, take by false accusation.

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^{Luke 23:2} And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. Open

^{Acts 28:31} Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him. Open

^{1 Thessalonians 2:16} Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost. Open

^{1 Timothy 4:3} Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. Open

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