The meaning of “ἔξωθεν”
Understanding éxōthen reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
out(-side, -ward, - wardly), (from) without. - external(-ly)
ἔξωθεν
out(-side, -ward, - wardly), (from) without. - external(-ly)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:27 | “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.” Word: ἔξωθεν (éxōthen) | |
| Mark 7:18 | “And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him;” Word: ἔξωθεν (éxōthen) | |
| Luke 11:40 | “Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?” Word: ἔξωθεν (éxōthen) | |
| 2 Corinthians 7:5 | “For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.” Word: ἔξωθεν (éxōthen) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:7 | “Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.” Word: ἔξωθεν (éxōthen) |