Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐκκολυμβάω”
Understanding ekkolymbáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
swim out. - to escape by swimming
G1579
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:42 | “And the soldiers’ counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.” Word: ἐκκολυμβάω (ekkolymbáō) |