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ἐκδημέω G1553
G1553 is the Greek word ἐκδημέω, transliterated ekdēméō. The King James Version most often renders it absent.
What it means
to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively) vacate or quit.
Where it comes from
from a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1218 (δῆμος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be absent.
Verses using ἐκδημέω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 5:6 · KJV
Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
2 Corinthians 5:8 · KJV
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:9 · KJV
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1553 mean?
G1553 is the Greek word ἐκδημέω (ekdēméō), meaning to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively) vacate or quit.
How is G1553 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it absent (3 times).
How many times does G1553 appear in the Bible?
ἐκδημέω (ekdēméō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1553 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1218 (δῆμος).
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