Lexical Summary exeimi: To go out, to depart Original Word: ἐξείμι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance depart, get to land, go out. From ek and eimi (to go); to issue, i.e. Leave (a place), escape (to the shore) -- depart, get (to land), go out. see GREEK ek NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and eimi (to go) Definition to go forth NASB Translation get (1), going (1), leave (1), left (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1826: ἔξειμιἔξειμι; imperfect ἐξεησαν; (εἰμί); to go out, go forth: followed in Rec. by ἐκ with the genitive of place, Acts 13:42; without mention of the place, that being known from the context, Acts 17:15; Acts 20:7; ἐπί τήν γῆν (from the water), to escape to the land, Acts 27:43. Topical Lexicon Word Overview Strong’s Greek 1826 marks a verb of purposeful departure—going out from one sphere in order to reach another. In Luke’s two-volume work (Luke–Acts) the word occurs only four times, all in Acts, each instance highlighting movement that advances the gospel story. Occurrences in Acts Patterns of Usage 1. Missional Departure (Acts 13:42; Acts 20:7) – The verb frames Paul’s synagogue exit at Pisidian Antioch and his scheduled voyage from Troas. In both scenes, the departure is not escape but orderly movement propelled by the gospel. Historical Setting Luke’s first-century readers knew the Greco-Roman road system, shipping lanes and synagogue circuit. To them, departure was not mere motion but a calculated step in travel logistics—arranged escorts (Acts 17:15), night-long teaching before sailing (Acts 20:7), and emergency disembarkation (Acts 27:43). Each occurrence of 1826 therefore situates the gospel within real roads, seas and schedules rather than mythical space. Theological Dimensions 1. Sovereign Direction – Every “going out” in Acts ultimately serves God’s plan (cf. Acts 13:2–3; Romans 8:28). Even a centurion’s command to abandon ship safeguards Paul’s divinely appointed appearance in Rome (Acts 23:11; 27:24). Old Testament Echoes The Septuagint often uses cognate verbs for Israel’s exodus (for example, Exodus 12:41). Luke’s choice of 1826 subtly aligns Paul’s journeys with Israel’s history: a redeemed people “going out” under God’s hand, now reenacted on a global stage (Acts 13:17-23). Practical Application Christological and Ecclesiological Insights Luke’s narrative of controlled departures mirrors Jesus’ own resolve to “go on to other towns” (Mark 1:38). The risen Christ continues that pattern through His body, the church, moving witnesses from synagogue to marketplace to imperial court until the ends of the earth hear the word (Acts 1:8). Summary Strong’s 1826 portrays decisive exits that open new doors for the gospel. Whether stepping out of a synagogue, a ship, or a city, Christ’s servants live in motion, confident that each departure has already been mapped by the Lord of the harvest. Forms and Transliterations εξεκκλησίασαν εξεκκλησίασε εξεκκλησίασεν εξεκκλησιάσθη εξεκκλησιάσθησαν εξελαύνων εξηεσαν εξήεσαν ἐξῄεσαν εξιεναι εξιέναι ἐξιέναι εξίοντι Εξιοντων εξιόντων Ἐξιόντων exeesan exēesan exḗiesan exienai exiénai Exionton Exiontōn Exiónton ExióntōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 13:42 V-AP-GMPGRK: Ἐξιόντων δὲ αὐτῶν NAS: As Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people kept begging KJV: when the Jews were gone out of INT: having departed moreover they Acts 17:15 V-II-3P Acts 20:7 V-PN Acts 27:43 V-PN Strong's Greek 1826 |
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