ἐκτινάσσω
ektinassō
“to shake out/off”
Definition
to shake violently
from G1537 (ἐκ) and tinasso (to swing);
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Occurrences
ἐκτινάσσω appears 4 times in the New Testament.
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Key Passages
So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.
But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”
And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.
If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”
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