Ekbasis

ek'-bas-is
Parts of Speech Noun Feminine

Ekbasis Definition

  1. an egress, way out, exit
    1. applied figuratively to the way of escape from temptation
  2. the issue referring to the end of one's life
    1. Heb 13:7 refers not only to end of physical life, but the manner in which they closed a well spent life as exhibited by their spirit in dying
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
e[kbasiß
Origin
from a compound of (1537) and the base of (939) (meaning to go out)
Strong's Number
1545
TDNT Entry
None

KJV Word Usage

way of escape
1
end
1
Total
2

KJV Verse Count

1
1
Total
2
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Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Ekbasis". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". . .