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The meaning of ἐκκολυμβάω

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

Definition

swim out. - to escape by swimming

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ἐκκολυμβάω

Phoneticek-kol-oom-bah'-o
Transliterationekkolymbáō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

swim out. - to escape by swimming

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 27:42

And the soldiers’ counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.

Word: ἐκκολυμβάω (ekkolymbáō)

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Most Frequent Book
Acts
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