ἐκδύω (ekdýō) — Strip

Greek word study: ἐκδύω (ekdýō), Strong's G1562. to cause to sink out of, i.e. (specially as of clothing) to divest

GreekStrong's G1562
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐκδύω (ekdýō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to cause to sink out of, i.e. (specially as of clothing) to divest

Word study
Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G1416 (δύνω);

KJV translation words: strip, take off from, unclothe

Where this word appears

Strong's G1562 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:28 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 5:4.

How it is rendered in the text

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

having stripped ×2they took off ×2having put off ×1to be unclothed ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐκδύσαντες ×2ἐξέδυσαν ×2ἐκδυσάμενοι ×1ἐκδύσασθαι ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×22 Corinthians ×2Mark ×1Luke ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1537 ἐκ (ek), G1416 δύνω (dýnō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G554 ἀπεκδύομαι (apekdýomai).

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 ekdýō (G1562) mean?

To cause to sink out of, i.e. (specially as of clothing) to divest.

How is G1562 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1562 as: strip, take off from, unclothe.

How often does ἐκδύω (ekdýō) appear?

Strong's G1562 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:28 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 5:4.