ἐκδημέω (ekdēméō) — Be Absent

Greek word study: ἐκδημέω (ekdēméō), Strong's G1553. to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively) vacate or quit

GreekStrong's G1553
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐκδημέω (ekdēméō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively) vacate or quit

Word study
Derivation: from a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1218 (δῆμος);

KJV translation words: be absent

Where this word appears

Strong's G1553 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 5:6 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 5:9.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

being away ×1to be absent ×1we are absent ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐκδημοῦμεν ×1ἐκδημοῦντες ×1ἐκδημῆσαι ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1537 ἐκ (ek), G1218 δῆμος (dēmos).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4898 συνέκδημος (synékdēmos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ekdēméō (G1553) mean?

To emigrate, i.e. (figuratively) vacate or quit.

How is G1553 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1553 as: be absent.

How often does ἐκδημέω (ekdēméō) appear?

Strong's G1553 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 5:6 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 5:9.