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ἐκπορνεύω G1608

G1608 is the Greek word ἐκπορνεύω, transliterated ekporneúō. The King James Version most often renders it giving themselves over to fornication.

Word: ἐκπορνεύωTransliteration: ekporneúōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to be utterly unchaste.

Where it comes from

from G1537 (ἐκ) and G4203 (πορνεύω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

giving themselves over to fornication 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: give self over to fornication.

Verses using ἐκπορνεύω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Jude 1:7 · KJV

Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1608 mean?

G1608 is the Greek word ἐκπορνεύω (ekporneúō), meaning to be utterly unchaste.

How is G1608 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it giving themselves over to fornication (1 time).

How many times does G1608 appear in the Bible?

ἐκπορνεύω (ekporneúō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1608 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G4203 (πορνεύω).

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