Strong's Lexicon ekpheugó: To escape, to flee out, to avoid Original Word: ἐκφεύγω Word Origin: From the preposition ἐκ (ek, meaning "out of") and the verb φεύγω (pheugó, meaning "to flee" or "to escape"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is נָס (nas, Strong's H5127), meaning "to flee" or "to escape." Usage: The verb ἐκφεύγω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of escaping or fleeing from danger, temptation, or judgment. It conveys a sense of urgency and necessity in avoiding a perilous situation. The term implies not just a physical escape but can also denote a spiritual or moral evasion from sin or divine wrath. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of fleeing or escaping was often associated with military contexts, where soldiers might retreat from battle to avoid capture or death. In a broader sense, it also applied to individuals seeking refuge from legal or social persecution. Within the Jewish context, the idea of escaping divine judgment was a significant theme, reflecting the belief in God's deliverance of the righteous. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and pheugó Definition to flee away NASB Translation escape (5), escaped (2), fled (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1628: ἐκφεύγωἐκφεύγω: future ἐκφεύξομαι; perfect ἐκπεφευγα; 2 aorist ἐξέφυγον; (from Homer down); to flee out of, flee away; a. to seek safety in flight; absolutely Acts 16:27; ἐκ τοῦ οἴκου, Acts 19:16. b. to escape: 1 Thessalonians 5:3; Hebrews 2:3; τί, Luke 21:36; Romans 2:3; τινα, Hebrews 12:25 L T Tr WH; (τάς χεῖρας τίνος, 2 Corinthians 11:33. Cf. Winers Grammar, § 52, 4, 4; Buttmann, 146f (128f)). From ek and pheugo; to flee out -- escape, flee. see GREEK ek see GREEK pheugo Englishman's Concordance Luke 21:36 V-ANAGRK: ἵνα κατισχύσητε ἐκφυγεῖν ταῦτα πάντα NAS: that you may have strength to escape all KJV: ye may be accounted worthy to escape all INT: that you might have strength to escape these things all Acts 16:27 V-RNA Acts 19:16 V-ANA Romans 2:3 V-FIM-2S 2 Corinthians 11:33 V-AIA-1S 1 Thessalonians 5:3 V-ASA-3P Hebrews 2:3 V-FIM-1P Hebrews 12:25 V-AIA-3P Strong's Greek 1628 |
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