1566. ekeise

Lexicon

ekeise: There, thither

Original Word: ἐκεῖσε
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: ekeise
Pronunciation: eh-KAY-seh
Phonetic Spelling: (ek-i'-seh)
Definition: There, thither
Meaning: thither, there, at that place.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

there.

From ekei; thither -- there.

see GREEK ekei

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ekei
Definition
to there
NASB Translation
there (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1566: ἐκεῖσε

ἐκεῖσε, adverb of place, thither, toward that place: Acts 21:3, on which see Winer's Grammar, 349 (328); used for ἐκεῖ in the pregnant construction τούς ἐκεῖσε ὄντας, collected there, Acts 22:5 (Acta Thomae § 8); cf. Winer's Grammar, § 54, 7.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἐκεῖ (ekeí), meaning "there."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of movement towards a specific place in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with terms like הִנֵּה (hinneh, Strong's 2009) or שָׁם (sham, Strong's 8033), which convey a sense of direction or location. While not direct equivalents, these terms share a thematic connection with ἐκεῖσε in their emphasis on place and movement.

Usage: This term is used in the New Testament to denote movement towards a particular place, often in the context of travel or relocation.

Context: The Greek adverb ἐκεῖσε appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the act of moving or traveling to a specific destination. It is often used in narrative contexts where individuals or groups are directed to go to a particular place. For example, in Matthew 2:22, Joseph is warned in a dream and "withdrew to the district of Galilee," indicating a purposeful movement to a safer location. Similarly, in John 11:7, Jesus tells His disciples, "Let us go back to Judea," using ἐκεῖσε to express the intention of returning to a previously visited area.

The use of ἐκεῖσε highlights the physical and sometimes spiritual journeys undertaken by biblical figures. It underscores the importance of obedience and divine guidance in the travels and missions of early Christians. The term also reflects the itinerant nature of Jesus' ministry, as He and His disciples moved from place to place to preach and perform miracles.

In the broader biblical narrative, ἐκεῖσε serves as a reminder of the transient nature of earthly life and the call to follow divine direction, often leading to new and sometimes challenging destinations. It is a term that encapsulates the movement inherent in the life of faith, where believers are often called to leave their comfort zones and venture into the unknown.

Forms and Transliterations

εκεισε εκείσε ἐκεῖσε εκζεόντων εκζέσης εξέζεσε ekeise ekeîse

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 21:3 Adv
GRK: εἰς Τύρον ἐκεῖσε γὰρ τὸ
NAS: at Tyre; for there the ship
KJV: Tyre: for there the ship was
INT: at Tyre there indeed the

Acts 22:5 Adv
GRK: καὶ τοὺς ἐκεῖσε ὄντας δεδεμένους
NAS: those who were there to Jerusalem
KJV: them which were there bound
INT: also those there who were bound

Strong's Greek 1566
2 Occurrences

ἐκεῖσε — 2 Occ.