ἐξαλείφω

exaleiphōVerbG1813

to blot out

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G218 (ἀλείφω);

Short Definition

to smear out, i.e. obliterate (erase tears, figuratively, pardon sin)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to plaster, wash over (LXX).
2.to wipe off, wipe out
LXX Usage: for טוּחַ, metaphorically, מָחָה, שָׁחַת, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
3
Acts
1
Colossians
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 3:19
  • Colossians 2:14
  • Revelation 21:4
  • Revelation 3:5
  • Revelation 7:17

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