ἐκβολή

ekbolēNoun (Feminine)G1546

jettisoning

From: from G1544 (ἐκβάλλω);

Short Definition

ejection, i.e. (specially) a throwing overboard of the cargo

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a throwing out.
2.a jettison, a throwing overboard of cargo
LXX Usage: (גָּרַשׁ), (ἐκβολὴν ποιεῖσθαι, טול hi.), (יָצָא)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 27:18

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