ἐξέλκω

exelkōVerbG1828

to drag out/away

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1670 (ἑλκύω);

Short Definition

to drag forth, i.e. (figuratively) to entice (to sin)

Full Lexicon Entry

to draw out or away: metaphorically, ὑπὸ ἐπιθυμίας, (see Mayor, in l).
LXX Usage: (מָשַׁךְ), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

James
1

Key Passages

  • James 1:14

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