Lexical Summary ekporeuomai: To go out, to proceed, to come forth Original Word: ἐκπορεύομαι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance come out of, depart, go forthFrom ek and poreuomai; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project -- come (forth, out of), depart, go (forth, out), issue, proceed (out of). see GREEK ek see GREEK poreuomai HELPS Word-studies 1607 ekporeúomai (from 1537 /ek, "out from," intensifying 4198 /poreúomai, "take a particular passageway") – properly, go out from, emphasizing the outcome (end-impact) of going through a particular process or passage – i.e. the influence on the person (or thing) which comes forth. Note the force of the prefix 1537 (ek). 1607 /ekporeúomai ("come out from") links the source to the outcome (influence) on the object (as specified by the individual context). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and poreuomai Definition to make to go forth, to go forth NASB Translation came (1), come (1), come forth (1), comes (1), coming (1), eliminated* (1), falling (1), flows (1), go (4), going (4), leave (1), leaving (2), moving about freely* (1), proceed (6), proceeded (1), proceeds (4), setting (1), spreading (1), went (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1607: ἐκπορεύομαιἐκπορεύομαι; imperfect ἐξεπορευόμην; future ἐκπορεύσομαι; (passive (mid, cf. πορεύω) of ἐκπορεύω to make to go forth, to lead out, with future middle); (from Xenophon down); the Sept. for יָצָא; to go forth, go out, depart; 1. properly, with mention of the place whence: ἀπό, Matthew 20:29; Mark 10:46; ἐξο (τῆς πόλεως), Mark 11:19; ἐκ, Mark 13:1; ἐκεῖθεν, Mark 6:11; παρά τίνος, from one's abode, one's vicinity, John 15:26 (ἀκούσωμεν τά ἐκπορευόμενα παρά κυρίου, Ezekiel 33:30); without mention of the place whence or whither, which must be learned from the context: Luke 3:7; Acts 25:4; with mention of the end to which: ἐπί τινα, Revelation 16:14; πρός τινα, Matthew 3:5; Mark 1:5; ἐκπορεύεσθαι εἰς ὁδόν, to go forth from some place into the road (or on his way, cf. ὁδός, 1 b.), Mark 10:17; on Acts 9:28 see εἰσπορεύομαι, 1 a. demons, when expelled, are said to go out (namely, from the human body): Matthew 17:21 R G L; Acts 19:12 G L T Tr WH. (food (excrement)) to go out i. e. be discharged, Mark 7:19. to come forth, ἐκ τῶν μνημείων, of the dead who are restored to life and leave the tomb, John 5:29. 2. figuratively, to come forth, to issue, to proceed: with the adjuncts ἐκ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἐκ τῆς καρδίας, ἐκ τοῦ στόματος, of feelings, affections, deeds, sayings, Matthew 15:11, 18; Mark 7:15 L T Tr WH, 20; Luke 4:22; Ephesians 4:29; (ἔσωθεν ἐκ τῆς καρδίας, Mark 7:21; with ἔσωθεν alone, Mark 7:23); πᾶν ῤῆμα ἐκπορευομένῳ διά στόματος Θεοῦ, every appointment whereby God bids a man to be nourished and preserved, Matthew 4:4, from Deuteronomy 8:3. to break forth: of lightnings, flames, etc., ἐκ τίνος, Revelation 4:5; Revelation 9:17ff; 11:5. to flow forth: of a river (ἐκ τίνος), Revelation 22:1. to project, from the month of one: of a sword, Revelation 1:16; Revelation 19:15, 21 Rec. to spread abroad, of a rumor: followed by εἰς, Luke 4:37. (Synonym: cf. ἔρχομαι, at the end.) The verb translated by the Berean Standard Bible as “come out,” “go out,” or “proceed,” pictures anything moving from an inner source to an outward manifestation. Its thirty-four New Testament appearances range from literal travel to profound theological affirmations about human nature, divine revelation, and eschatological judgment. Physical Departure and Journeying In narrative material the term marks visible movement. Crowds “went out” to John the Baptist at the Jordan (Matthew 3:5; Mark 1:5; Luke 3:7), signaling repentance that left the comfort of city and synagogue for wilderness confrontation. Jesus Himself is repeatedly seen “going out” from towns (Matthew 20:29; Mark 10:46; Mark 13:1), underlining the itinerant quality of His ministry. The Book of Acts describes Paul “moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord” (Acts 9:28), and Festus’ reluctance to “go out” to Jerusalem (Acts 25:4), highlighting both apostolic courage and Roman political calculation. Liberation from Demonic Power The authority of Jesus over unclean spirits is displayed when demons “came out” at His word (Luke 4:37; Acts 19:12). The departure of evil forces validates the gospel’s promise of deliverance and foreshadows the ultimate expulsion of darkness at the consummation of God’s kingdom. The Heart as the Well-spring of Morality Jesus’ teaching pivots on what “comes out” of a person. “What comes out of a man, that is what defiles him” (Mark 7:20). He lists evil thoughts, immorality, pride, and the like as flowing from within (Mark 7:21-23; Matthew 15:18). The focus shifts sin from ritual violation to the inner life, demanding regeneration rather than external conformity. Guarded Speech and Edifying Words Paul echoes the Lord’s principle when instructing believers: “Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up” (Ephesians 4:29). Words reveal the heart; therefore redeemed speech becomes a tangible marker of sanctification and a tool for ministry. The Word of God as Life-Giving Provisions Jesus’ desert quotation of Deuteronomy reinforces confidence in Scripture: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). Divine utterance, constantly “proceeding,” sustains the faithful more than physical nourishment. Procession within the Trinity The Lord promises, “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me” (John 15:26). The verb here anchors classical Trinitarian theology: the Spirit eternally issues from the Father while being sent by the Son, securing both unity of essence and distinction of persons. Apocalyptic Imagery and Final Judgment Revelation employs vivid pictures: fire, smoke, and sulfur “came out” of the horses’ mouths (Revelation 9:17-18); devastating plagues “proceed” from the two witnesses (Revelation 11:5); lightning, voices, and thunder “come out” of the throne (Revelation 4:5). A sharp sword “comes out” of Christ’s mouth to strike the nations (Revelation 19:15), and the river of the water of life “proceeds from the throne of God and of the Lamb” (Revelation 22:1). What issues from God’s presence either judges or revives, depending on human response. Missional Implications Early believers embodied a rhythm of gathering and going. Having heard the gospel, they “went out” with it (Mark 6:11). The same verb sustains the missionary model: from prayerful fellowship flows outward proclamation; from inner renewal proceeds public witness. Practical Ministry Applications 1. Examine the heart, for evil actions “come out” from within; true purity begins in the inner man. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 3:5 V-IIM/P-3SGRK: Τότε ἐξεπορεύετο πρὸς αὐτὸν NAS: Jerusalem was going out to him, and all KJV: Then went out to him INT: Then went out to him Matthew 4:4 V-PPM/P-DNS Matthew 15:11 V-PPM/P-NNS Matthew 15:18 V-PPM/P-NNP Matthew 17:21 V-PI-3S Matthew 20:29 V-PPM/P-GMP Mark 1:5 V-IIM/P-3S Mark 6:11 V-PPM/P-NMP Mark 7:15 V-PPM/P-NNP Mark 7:19 V-PIM/P-3S Mark 7:20 V-PPM/P-NNS Mark 7:21 V-PIM/P-3P Mark 7:23 V-PIM/P-3S Mark 10:17 V-PPM/P-GMS Mark 10:46 V-PPM/P-GMS Mark 11:19 V-IIM/P-3P Mark 13:1 V-PPM/P-GMS Luke 3:7 V-PPM/P-DMP Luke 4:22 V-PPM/P-DMP Luke 4:37 V-IIM/P-3S John 5:29 V-FIM-3P John 15:26 V-PIM/P-3S Acts 9:28 V-PPM/P-NMS Acts 19:12 V-PNM/P Acts 25:4 V-PNM/P Strong's Greek 1607 |
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