σχολάζω scholázō
Meaning
to take a holiday, i.e. be at leisure for (by implication, devote oneself wholly to); figuratively, to be vacant (of a house)
In the King James Version: empty, give self
Derivation: from G4981 (σχολή);
Where it is used
- Matthew 12:44 Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ On its return, it finds the house vacant, swept clean, and put in order.
- Luke 11:25 On its return, it finds the house swept clean and put in order.
- 1 Corinthians 7:5 Do not deprive each other, except by mutual consent and for a time, so you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again, so that Satan will not tempt you through your lack of self-control.