The meaning of “ἐξαιρέω”
Understanding exairéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
deliver, pluck out, rescue. - actively, to tear out - middle voice, to select - figuratively, to release
ἐξαιρέω
deliver, pluck out, rescue. - actively, to tear out - middle voice, to select - figuratively, to release
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:9 | “And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.” Word: ἐξαιρέω (exairéō) | |
| Acts 12:11 | “And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.” Word: ἐξαιρέω (exairéō) | |
| Galatians 1:4 | “Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:” Word: ἐξαιρέω (exairéō) |