The meaning of “ἐκεῖθεν”
Understanding ekeîthen reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
from that place, (from) thence, there.
ἐκεῖθεν
from that place, (from) thence, there.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:15 | “But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;” Word: ἐκεῖθεν (ekeîthen) | |
| Mark 6:11 | “And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.” Word: ἐκεῖθεν (ekeîthen) | |
| Luke 12:59 | “I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. ” Word: ἐκεῖθεν (ekeîthen) | |
| John 11:54 | “Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.” Word: ἐκεῖθεν (ekeîthen) | |
| Acts 18:7 | “And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man’s house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.” Word: ἐκεῖθεν (ekeîthen) |