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The meaning of ἐκδημέω

Understanding ekdēméō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

be absent. - to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively) vacate or quit

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ἐκδημέω

Phoneticek-day-meh'-o
Transliterationekdēméō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be absent. - to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively) vacate or quit

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
2 Corinthians 5:6

Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

Word: ἐκδημέω (ekdēméō)
2 Corinthians 5:8

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Word: ἐκδημέω (ekdēméō)
2 Corinthians 5:9

Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

Word: ἐκδημέω (ekdēméō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
2 Corinthians
Book Distribution

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