ἐκδημέω

ekdēmeōVerbG1553

be away

From: from a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1218 (δῆμος);

Short Definition

to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively) vacate or quit

Full Lexicon Entry

(ἔκδημος, from home; cf. -ία, )*; to be from home, absent: .

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
3

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 5:6
  • 2 Corinthians 5:8
  • 2 Corinthians 5:9

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