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The meaning of ἐκπλέω

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

Definition

sail (away, thence). - to depart by ship

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ἐκπλέω

Phoneticek-pleh'-o
Transliterationekpléō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

sail (away, thence). - to depart by ship

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 15:39

And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;

Word: ἐκπλέω (ekpléō)
Acts 18:18

And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.

Word: ἐκπλέω (ekpléō)
Acts 20:6

And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.

Word: ἐκπλέω (ekpléō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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