ἔξοδος
exodos
departure
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἔξοδος (exodos) refers to a physical departure or exit. Its short definition supports this understanding, implying a literal movement away from something. In the limited context provided, we can conclude that this word does not suggest emotional or psychological connotations. Analyzing the occurrences of this word in the Bible, we find a relatively narrow range of usage. Its appearances suggest that the word may be related to physical movement or exit in specific contexts, but further investigation is needed to confirm this hypothesis. Given its limited occurrences and the absence of any nuanced definition, it is difficult to assign significant meaning to the word ἔξοδος beyond its literal meaning of departure.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
Hebrews 11:22By faith, Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.
2 Peter 1:15Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.