1579. ekkolumbaó

Lexicon

ekkolumbaó: To swim out, to swim away

Original Word: ἐκκολυμβάω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ekkolumbaó
Pronunciation: ek-kol-oom-BAH-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (ek-kol-oom-bah'-o)
Definition: To swim out, to swim away
Meaning: I swim out (of the water).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

swim out.

From ek and kolumbao; to escape by swimming -- swim out.

see GREEK ek

see GREEK kolumbao

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ek and kolumbaó
Definition
to swim out of
NASB Translation
swim away (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1579: ἐκκολυμβάω

ἐκκολυμβάω, ἐκκολυμβω: 1 aorist participle ἐκκολυμβήσας; to swim out of: Acts 27:42. (Euripides, Hel. 1609; Diodorus, Dionysius Halicarnassus).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From the preposition ἐκ (ek, meaning "out of") and the verb κολυμβάω (kolumbaō, meaning "to swim").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐκκολυμβάω, as the concept of swimming to escape is not explicitly detailed in the Hebrew Bible. However, related themes of deliverance and escape can be found in various passages, such as those describing the crossing of the Red Sea (e.g., Exodus 14) where divine intervention provides a means of escape from danger.

Usage: This verb is used in the context of swimming to safety or escaping from danger by swimming.

Context: The Greek verb ἐκκολυμβάω appears in the New Testament in the context of maritime travel and shipwrecks, illustrating the perilous nature of sea voyages in the ancient world. It is used to describe the act of swimming to safety, often in situations where individuals are escaping from a sinking ship or dangerous waters. The term emphasizes the urgency and necessity of swimming as a means of survival.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἐκκολυμβάω is notably found in Acts 27:43, where it describes the actions of those aboard the ship with Paul during a shipwreck: "But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, stopped them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land." This passage highlights the centurion's decision to allow those capable of swimming to make their way to safety, demonstrating the practical application of ἐκκολυμβάω in a life-threatening situation.

The use of ἐκκολυμβάω in this context underscores the theme of divine providence and human agency working together for deliverance. While the centurion's orders provide a means of escape, the underlying narrative suggests that God's protection is ultimately at work, ensuring the safety of Paul and his companions.

Forms and Transliterations

εκκολυμβησας εκκολυμβήσας ἐκκολυμβήσας ekkolumbesas ekkolumbēsas ekkolymbesas ekkolymbēsas ekkolymbḗsas

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 27:42 V-APA-NMS
GRK: μή τις ἐκκολυμβήσας διαφύγῃ
NAS: so that none [of them] would swim away and escape;
KJV: any of them should swim out, and escape.
INT: not anyone having swum out should escape

Strong's Greek 1579
1 Occurrence

ἐκκολυμβήσας — 1 Occ.