The meaning of “ἔξειμι”
Understanding éxeimi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
depart, get (to land), go out. - to issue, i.e. leave (a place), escape (to the shore)
ἔξειμι
depart, get (to land), go out. - to issue, i.e. leave (a place), escape (to the shore)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 13:42 | “And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.” Word: ἔξειμι (éxeimi) | |
| Acts 17:15 | “And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.” Word: ἔξειμι (éxeimi) | |
| Acts 20:7 | “And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.” Word: ἔξειμι (éxeimi) | |
| Acts 27:43 | “But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:” Word: ἔξειμι (éxeimi) |