μετοικεσία

metoikesiaNoun (Feminine)G3350

deportation

From: from a derivative of a compound of G3326 (μετά) and G3624 (οἶκος);

Short Definition

a change of abode, i.e. (specially), expatriation

Full Lexicon Entry

change of abode, migration: of the Babylonian exile, μ. Βαβυλῶνος.
LXX Usage: chiefly for גּוֹלָה and cogn. forms,

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
3

Key Passages

  • Matthew 1:11
  • Matthew 1:12
  • Matthew 1:17

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