ἐκφέρω
ekpherō
to bring/carry out
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἐκφέρω (ekpherō) is a verb that means "to bring or carry out." This action involves movement or transportation of something from one place to another. The word is used in various contexts, including physical movement of objects or people, and possibly even abstract concepts. The occurrences of ἐκφέρω in the Bible (8 times) suggest that it is a versatile word with a range of applications. It can be used to describe the physical act of carrying or bringing something out, such as in the context of cargo or supplies. It may also be used metaphorically to convey the idea of bringing out or revealing something, such as in the context of knowledge or understanding. The significance of ἐκφέρω lies in its ability to convey the idea of movement and transition from one state to another. This can be seen in its use in various biblical contexts, where it may describe the physical movement of people or objects, or the spiritual movement of individuals from one state of being to another.
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Occurrences in Scripture
8 total occurrences across the text
He took hold of the blind man by the hand, and brought him out of the village. When he had spat on his eyes, and laid his hands on him, he asked him if he saw anything.
Luke 15:22“But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet.
Acts 5:6The young men arose and wrapped him up, and they carried him out and buried him.
Acts 5:9But Peter asked her, “How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.”
Acts 5:10She fell down immediately at his feet and died. The young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband.
Acts 5:15They even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on cots and mattresses, so that as Peter came by, at the least his shadow might overshadow some of them.
1 Timothy 6:7For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.
Hebrews 6:8but if it bears thorns and thistles, it is rejected and near being cursed, whose end is to be burned.