Berean Strong's Lexicon ekdiókó: To drive out, to expel, to persecute Original Word: ἐκδιώκω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek, meaning "out of" or "from") and the verb διώκω (dioko, meaning "to pursue" or "to persecute"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of persecution or driving out is רָדַף (radaph, Strong's Hebrew 7291), which means "to pursue" or "to chase." This term is used in the Old Testament to describe the pursuit of enemies or the persecution of individuals. Usage: The verb ἐκδιώκω is used to describe the act of driving out or expelling someone, often with a sense of force or persecution. It conveys a strong action of removal or pursuit, typically in a hostile or aggressive manner. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the persecution of individuals for their beliefs or actions. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of persecution was not uncommon, especially in the context of religious and political conflicts. Early Christians often faced persecution from both Jewish authorities and Roman officials due to their faith in Jesus Christ, which was seen as a threat to established religious and social orders. The use of ἐκδιώκω in the New Testament reflects the reality of these early Christian experiences. HELPS Word-studies 1559 ekdiṓkō (from 1537 /ek, "completely out of" and 1377 /diṓkō, "chase") – properly, pursue, chase ("hunt down") with passion and personal vengeance (used only in 1 Thes 2:15). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and diókó Definition to pursue out, i.e. expel or persecute NASB Translation drove (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1559: ἐκδιώκωἐκδιώκω: future ἐκδιώξω; 1 aorist ἐξεδιωξα; 1. to drive out, banish: τινα, Luke 11:49 (here WH Tr marginal reading διώξουσιν; some refer this to 2); (Thucydides 1, 24; Lucian, Tim. 10; the Sept. 1 Chronicles 8:13; Joel 2:20, etc.). 2. to pursue equivalent to to persecute, oppress with calamities: τινα, 1 Thessalonians 2:15 (some refer this to 1); (Psalm 118:157 From ek and dioko; to pursue out, i.e. Expel or persecute implacably -- persecute. see GREEK ek see GREEK dioko |
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