The meaning of “ἐξαιρέω”

Understanding exairéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐξαιρέω

Phoneticex-ahee-reh'-o

Transliterationexairéō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

deliver, pluck out, rescue. - actively, to tear out - middle voice, to select - figuratively, to release

Scripture References

8 total references

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.”
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.”
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:”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew2

Acts5

Galatians1

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