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ἐκτινάσσω G1621
G1621 is the Greek word ἐκτινάσσω, transliterated ektinássō. The King James Version most often renders it shake off.
What it means
to shake violently.
Where it comes from
from G1537 (ἐκ) and tinasso (to swing).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: shake (off).
Verses using ἐκτινάσσω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 10:14 · KJV
And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Mark 6:11 · KJV
And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
Acts 13:51 · KJV
But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.
Acts 18:6 · KJV
And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1621 mean?
G1621 is the Greek word ἐκτινάσσω (ektinássō), meaning to shake violently.
How is G1621 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it shake off (2 times), shook off (1 time), shook (1 time).
How many times does G1621 appear in the Bible?
ἐκτινάσσω (ektinássō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1621 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and tinasso (to swing).
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