"a way out, a going out; a going out, departure, the exodus, Heb. 11:22; met. a departure from life, decease, death, Lk. 9:31; 2 Pet. 1:15*"
Definition and meaning
a way out, a going out; a going out, departure, the exodus, Heb. 11:22; met. a departure from life, decease, death, Lk. 9:31; 2 Pet. 1:15*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἔξοδος
Historical context
Luke wrote as a historian addressing a Greek audience. He carefully interviewed eyewitnesses and arranged events in order. The social and economic realities he describes — Roman taxation, Jewish religious hierarchy, the marginalization of women and the poor — are consistent with first-century Judea under Roman administration.
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 exodos (G1841) across the King James Bible.
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
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Common questions
Strong's G1841 (exodos) is a Greek word that means: a way out, a going out; a going out, departure, the exodus, Heb. 11:22; met. a departure from life, decease, death, Lk. 9:31; 2 Pet. 1:15* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word exodos (G1841) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1841 is exodos, a Greek word defined as: a way out, a going out; a going out, departure, the exodus, Heb. 11:22; met. a departure from life, decease, death, Lk. 9:31; 2 Pet. 1:15*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
exodos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.