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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

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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
ReferenceText
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)

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Colossians
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