Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |