A compound verb meaning to let something go further or permit additional movement. Classical usage included suffering something to continue or allowing progress. Luke uses it in Acts 27:7 during Paul's voyage to Rome: the wind was not permitting (literally, 'not allowing us') to proceed on their intended course. The verb captures the wind's refusal to allow further progress—they couldn't sail where they wanted because contrary winds prevented advancement. Nature itself becomes an agent either permitting or forbidding human plans.