ἐξαιρέω

exaireōVerbG1807

to take out/select

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G138 (αἱρέομαι);

Short Definition

actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select; figuratively, to release

Full Lexicon Entry

to take out: with accusative, ὀφθαλμόν; mid. (a) to take out for oneself, choose: (b) to deliver: " (LXX) (EV, but ).
LXX Usage: chiefly for נָצַל hi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
5
Matthew
2
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 12:11
  • Acts 23:27
  • Acts 26:17
  • Acts 7:10
  • Acts 7:34

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