The meaning of “ἐκπορεύομαι”
Understanding ekporeúomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
come (forth, out of), depart, go (forth, out), issue, proceed (out of). - to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
ἐκπορεύομαι
come (forth, out of), depart, go (forth, out), issue, proceed (out of). - to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:18 | “But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.” Word: ἐκπορεύομαι (ekporeúomai) | |
| Mark 7:21 | “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,” Word: ἐκπορεύομαι (ekporeúomai) | |
| Luke 4:22 | “And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?” Word: ἐκπορεύομαι (ekporeúomai) | |
| John 15:26 | “But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:” Word: ἐκπορεύομαι (ekporeúomai) | |
| Acts 25:4 | “But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither. ” Word: ἐκπορεύομαι (ekporeúomai) |