"to hinder, restrain, prevent, Mt. 19:14; Acts 8:36; Rom. 1:13"
Definition and meaning
to hinder, restrain, prevent, Mt. 19:14; Acts 8:36; Rom. 1:13
In the original Greek the word is written: κωλύω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of kolyo (G2967) across the King James Bible.
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.
And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.
And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.
Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
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.
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Common questions
Strong's G2967 (kolyo) is a Greek word that means: to hinder, restrain, prevent, Mt. 19:14; Acts 8:36; Rom. 1:13 It appears 23 times in the King James Bible.
The word kolyo (G2967) appears 23 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2967 is kolyo, a Greek word defined as: to hinder, restrain, prevent, Mt. 19:14; Acts 8:36; Rom. 1:13. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
kolyo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.