The meaning of “ἐκτινάσσω”
Understanding ektinássō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
shake (off). - to shake violently
ἐκτινάσσω
shake (off). - to shake violently
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:14 | “And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.” Word: ἐκτινάσσω (ektinássō) | |
| Mark 6:11 | “And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.” Word: ἐκτινάσσω (ektinássō) | |
| Acts 13:51 | “But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.” Word: ἐκτινάσσω (ektinássō) | |
| Acts 18:6 | “And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.” Word: ἐκτινάσσω (ektinássō) |