The meaning of “ἐκπίπτω”
Understanding ekpíptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be cast, fail, fall (away, off), take none effect. - to drop away - specially, be driven out of one's course - figurativ...
ἐκπίπτω
be cast, fail, fall (away, off), take none effect. - to drop away - specially, be driven out of one's course - figuratively, to lose, become inefficient
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 13:25 | “And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.” Word: ἐκπίπτω (ekpíptō) | |
| Acts 27:26 | “Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.” Word: ἐκπίπτω (ekpíptō) | |
| Romans 9:6 | “Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:” Word: ἐκπίπτω (ekpíptō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 13:8 | “Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.” Word: ἐκπίπτω (ekpíptō) | |
| Galatians 5:4 | “Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.” Word: ἐκπίπτω (ekpíptō) |