"pr. to swim out, to escape by swimming; hence, generally, to escape, get clear of a place, Jn. 5:13; though ἐκνεύσας, in this place, may be referred to ἐκνεύω, to deviate, withdraw*"
Definition and meaning
pr. to swim out, to escape by swimming; hence, generally, to escape, get clear of a place, Jn. 5:13; though ἐκνεύσας, in this place, may be referred to ἐκνεύω, to deviate, withdraw*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐκνεύω
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of ekneuo (G1593) across the King James Bible.
And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.
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Common questions
Strong's G1593 (ekneuo) is a Greek word that means: pr. to swim out, to escape by swimming; hence, generally, to escape, get clear of a place, Jn. 5:13; though ἐκνεύσας, in this place, may be referred to ἐκνεύω, to deviate, withdraw* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word ekneuo (G1593) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1593 is ekneuo, a Greek word defined as: pr. to swim out, to escape by swimming; hence, generally, to escape, get clear of a place, Jn. 5:13; though ἐκνεύσας, in this place, may be referred t. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
ekneuo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.