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ἐκκολυμβάω G1579
G1579 is the Greek word ἐκκολυμβάω, transliterated ekkolymbáō. The King James Version most often renders it should swim out.
What it means
to escape by swimming.
Where it comes from
from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2860 (κολυμβάω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: swim out.
Verses using ἐκκολυμβάω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Acts 27:42 · KJV
And the soldiers’ counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1579 mean?
G1579 is the Greek word ἐκκολυμβάω (ekkolymbáō), meaning to escape by swimming.
How is G1579 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it should swim out (1 time).
How many times does G1579 appear in the Bible?
ἐκκολυμβάω (ekkolymbáō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1579 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2860 (κολυμβάω).
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