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ἐξωθέω G1856
G1856 is the Greek word ἐξωθέω, transliterated exōthéō. The King James Version most often renders it drave out.
What it means
to expel; by implication, to propel.
Where it comes from
from G1537 (ἐκ) and (to push).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: drive out, thrust in.
Verses using ἐξωθέω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 7:45 · KJV
Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David;
Acts 27:39 · KJV
And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1856 mean?
G1856 is the Greek word ἐξωθέω (exōthéō), meaning to expel; by implication, to propel.
How is G1856 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it drave out (1 time), thrust in (1 time).
How many times does G1856 appear in the Bible?
ἐξωθέω (exōthéō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1856 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and (to push).
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