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 timesAppears 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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