Lexical Definition
μεταίρω metaírō (met-ah'-ee-ro) to leave G:V
from μετά and αἴρω
depart.
- to betake oneself, i.e. remove (locally)
Usage: 6 forms in 8 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| μετῆρεν | He withdrew | Matt.13.53 • Matt.19.1 |
| μετηρεν | moved | LXX.Jer.52.15 |
| μετήρεν | he moved | LXX.2Kgs.16.17 |
| removed | LXX.Jer.39.10 | |
| μετήρε | removed | LXX.2Kgs.25.11 |
| μετήρασ | You moved | LXX.Ps.80.8 |
| μέταιρε | remove | LXX.Prov.22.28 |
Abbott-Smith
μετ-αίρω, [in LXX: IV Ki 16:17 25:11, Ps 79 (80):8*, Pr 22:28 (סוּר hi., גּלה hi., etc.)*;]
1. trans., to remove (LXX, IV Ki 16:17 25:11, Ps 79 (80):8*, Pr 22:28).
2. (not cl.) to depart: Mt 13:53 19:1 (cf. Aq.: Ge 12:9).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 12:9 |
| 2 Kings | 16:17 · 25:11 |
| Psalms | 80:8* |
| Proverbs | 22:28 |
| Matthew | 13:53 · 19:1 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
μεταίρω,
Aeolic dialect (also in Trag.) πεδ-, lift up and remove, shift, ἄγαλμα ἐκ βάθρων [Refs 5th c.BC+]; πεδαίρειν κῶλον, πόδα, [Refs]; [ἀναθέματα] [Refs 1st c.AD+]:—passive, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__2 repeal, ψήφισμα μ. [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II intransitive, depart, ἐκεῖθεν [NT]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Matt.13.53