The meaning of “ἐκτός”
Understanding ektós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
but, except(-ed), other than, out of, outside, unless, without. - the exterior - figuratively (as a preposition) aside f...
ἐκτός
but, except(-ed), other than, out of, outside, unless, without. - the exterior - figuratively (as a preposition) aside from, besides
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:26 | “Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.” Word: ἐκτός (ektós) | |
| Acts 26:22 | “Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:” Word: ἐκτός (ektós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:2 | “By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.” Word: ἐκτός (ektós) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:3 | “And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)” Word: ἐκτός (ektós) |