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Lawful

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37stored occurrences

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Greek G1832 éxesti

Original: ἔξεστι

Meaning:
third person singular present indicative of a compound of ἐκ and εἰμί; so also neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of εἰμί expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public):--be lawful, let, X may(-est).

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public):--be lawful, let, X may(-est).

Hebrew H6662 tsaddîyq

Original: צַדִּיק

Meaning:
from צָדַק; just; just, lawful, righteous (man).

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: just, lawful, righteous (man).

Hebrew H7990 shallîyṭ

Original: שַׁלִּיט

Meaning:
(Aramaic) corresponding to שַׁלִּיט; mighty; abstractly, permission; concretely, a premier; captain, be lawful, rule(-r).

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: captain, be lawful, rule(-r).

Verses containing this word showing 20 of 37

^{Ezra 7:24} Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them. Open

^{Isaiah 49:24} Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? Open

^{Ezekiel 18:5} But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, Open

^{Ezekiel 18:19} Yet say ye, Why? doth not the son bear the iniquity of the father? When the son hath done that which is lawful and right, and hath kept all my statutes, and hath done them, he shall surely live. Open

^{Ezekiel 18:21} But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die. Open

^{Ezekiel 18:27} Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. Open

^{Ezekiel 33:14} Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; Open

^{Ezekiel 33:16} None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live. Open

^{Ezekiel 33:19} But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby. Open

^{Matthew 12:2} But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day. Open

^{Matthew 12:4} How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? Open

^{Matthew 12:10} And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him. Open

^{Matthew 12:12} How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. Open

^{Matthew 14:4} For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. Open

^{Matthew 19:3} The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? Open

^{Matthew 20:15} Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? Open

^{Matthew 22:17} Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? Open

^{Matthew 27:6} And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. Open

^{Mark 2:24} And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful? Open

^{Mark 2:26} How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him? Open

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^{Mark 3:4} And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace. Open

^{Mark 6:18} For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. Open

^{Mark 10:2} And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him. Open

^{Mark 12:14} And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? Open

^{Luke 6:2} And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days? Open

^{Luke 6:4} How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? Open

^{Luke 6:9} Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it? Open

^{Luke 14:3} And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? Open

^{Luke 20:22} Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? Open

^{John 5:10} The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed. Open

^{John 18:31} Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: Open

^{Acts 16:21} And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. Open

^{Acts 19:39} But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly. Open

^{Acts 22:25} And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? Open

^{1 Corinthians 6:12} All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. Open

^{1 Corinthians 10:23} All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Open

^{2 Corinthians 12:4} How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. Open

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