Strong's Lexicon exerama: Vomit Original Word: ἐξέραμα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐξεράω (exerao), meaning "to vomit" or "to spew out." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of vomiting is קִיא (qi), Strong's Hebrew #6892, which also conveys the idea of spewing out or rejection. Usage: The term "exerama" is used to describe the act or result of vomiting. In the biblical context, it often carries a metaphorical meaning, symbolizing rejection, disgust, or divine judgment. It is used to convey a strong sense of repulsion or the act of being cast out due to unfaithfulness or impurity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, vomiting was often associated with excess, gluttony, or illness. In the biblical context, it is used metaphorically to describe God's reaction to spiritual unfaithfulness or moral corruption. The imagery of vomiting is powerful, illustrating a complete rejection or expulsion of what is offensive or unclean. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom exeraó (to evacuate) Definition vomit (noun) NASB Translation vomit (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1829: ἐξέραμαἐξέραμα, ἐξεραματος, τό (from ἐξεράω to eject, cast forth, vomit forth; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 64), vomit; what is cast out by vomiting: 2 Peter 2:22, cf. Proverbs 26:11. (Dioscor. de venenis c. 19 (p. 29, Spreng. edition) (an example of the verb. Cf. Wetstein (1752) on Peter, the passage cited, and especially Gataker, Advers. misc. col. 853f).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance vomit. From a comparative of ek and a presumed erao (to spue); vomit, i.e. Food disgorged -- vomit. see GREEK ek Forms and Transliterations εξειργάσατο εξειργάσω εξεραμα εξέραμα ἐξέραμα εξερευγόμενα εξερεύξαιντο εξερεύξεται εξερεύξονται εξηρεύξατο exerama exéramaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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