Strong’s G1210

δέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

deó

Pronunciation

deh'-o

Definition

To bind, tie, fasten

Meaning

I bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful.

Usage

The Greek verb "δέω" primarily means to bind or tie something physically, such as binding a person or object with cords or chains. It can also be used metaphorically to describe binding in a legal or moral sense, such as obligations or restrictions. In the New Testament, it often conveys the idea of spiritual or moral binding, as well as the authority to bind or loose in a spiritual context.

Bible references

Matthew 12:29;Matthew 13:30;Matthew 14:3;Matthew 16:19;Matthew 16:19;Matthew 18:18;Matthew 18:18;Matthew 21:2;Matthew 22:13;Matthew 27:2;Mark 3:27;Mark 5:3;Mark 5:4;Mark 6:17;Mark 11:2;Mark 11:4;Mark 15:1;Mark 15:7;Luke 13:16;Luke 19:30;John 11:44;John 18:12;John 18:24;John 19:40;Acts 9:2