Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μετοικεσία”
Understanding metoikesía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
X brought, carried(-ying) away (in-)to. - a change of abode, i.e. (specially), expatriation
G3350
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μετοικεσία
Phoneticmet-oy-kes-ee'-ah
Transliterationmetoikesía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
X brought, carried(-ying) away (in-)to. - a change of abode, i.e. (specially), expatriation
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:11 | “And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:” Word: μετοικεσία (metoikesía) | |
| Matthew 1:12 | “And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;” Word: μετοικεσία (metoikesía) | |
| Matthew 1:17 | “So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.” Word: μετοικεσία (metoikesía) |