The meaning of “ἐκ”
Understanding ek reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause ...
ἐκ
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). - literal or figurative - direct or remote)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:12 | “How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?” Word: ἐκ (ek) | |
| Romans 9:5 | “Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.” Word: ἐκ (ek) | |
| Philippians 3:5 | “Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;” Word: ἐκ (ek) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:6 | “For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,” Word: ἐκ (ek) | |
| 2 Peter 2:9 | “The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:” Word: ἐκ (ek) |