Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐκψύχω”
Understanding ekpsýchō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
give (yield) up the ghost. - to expire
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐκψύχω
Phoneticek-psoo'-kho
Transliterationekpsýchō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
give (yield) up the ghost. - to expire
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 5:5 | “And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.” Word: ἐκψύχω (ekpsýchō) | |
| Acts 5:10 | “Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.” Word: ἐκψύχω (ekpsýchō) | |
| Acts 12:23 | “And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.” Word: ἐκψύχω (ekpsýchō) |