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The meaning of ἐκπνέω

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

Definition

give up the ghost. - to expire

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ἐκπνέω

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

give up the ghost. - to expire

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Mark 15:37

And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.

Word: ἐκπνέω (ekpnéō)
Mark 15:39

And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.

Word: ἐκπνέω (ekpnéō)
Luke 23:46

And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

Word: ἐκπνέω (ekpnéō)

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