The meaning of “ἐκεῖ”
Understanding ekeî reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place). - there - by extension, thither
ἐκεῖ
of uncertain affinity there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place). - there - by extension, thither
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:2 | “And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.” Word: ἐκεῖ (ekeî) | |
| Luke 13:28 | “There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.” Word: ἐκεῖ (ekeî) | |
| Acts 17:14 | “And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.” Word: ἐκεῖ (ekeî) | |
| 2 Corinthians 3:17 | “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” Word: ἐκεῖ (ekeî) | |
| Hebrews 7:8 | “And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.” Word: ἐκεῖ (ekeî) |