Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀπεκδύομαι”
Understanding apekdýomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from ἀπό and ἐκδύω put off, spoil. - to divest wholly oneself, or (for oneself) despoil
G554
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀπεκδύομαι
Phoneticap-ek-doo'-om-ahee
Transliterationapekdýomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from ἀπό and ἐκδύω put off, spoil. - to divest wholly oneself, or (for oneself) despoil
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Colossians 2:15 | “And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.” Word: ἀπεκδύομαι (apekdýomai) | |
| Colossians 3:9 | “Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;” Word: ἀπεκδύομαι (apekdýomai) |