"comparative in form but used as a superlative, outer, exterior, external, Mt. 8:12; 22:13; 25:30*"
Definition and meaning
comparative in form but used as a superlative, outer, exterior, external, Mt. 8:12; 22:13; 25:30*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐξώτερος
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
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 exoteros (G1857) across the King James Bible.
But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Common questions
Strong's G1857 (exoteros) is a Greek word that means: comparative in form but used as a superlative, outer, exterior, external, Mt. 8:12; 22:13; 25:30* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word exoteros (G1857) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1857 is exoteros, a Greek word defined as: comparative in form but used as a superlative, outer, exterior, external, Mt. 8:12; 22:13; 25:30*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
exoteros is a Greek word found in the New Testament.