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G1545 ἔκβασις (ékbasis)

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Quick Definition

ἔκβασις, εως, ἡ n.f. a way out, escape, result

Strong's Definition

an exit (literally or figuratively)

Derivation: from a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G939 (βάσις) (meaning to go out);

KJV Usage: end, way to escape

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

noun, f. | -εως | βαίνω (go, walk)

67.68 · Time · A Point of Time with Reference to Duration of Time: Beginning, End

end (a figurative extension of meaning of ἔκβασις ‘way out of,’ not occurring in the NT) the end point of a duration, but often with the implication of outcome or result For another interpretation of ἔκβασις in HEB 13:7, see 89.39.

HEB 13:7

89.39 · Relations · Result

result, outcome the outcome of an event or state It is also possible to understand ἔκβασις in HEB 13:7 as meaning ‘the end’ of one’s life (see 67.68).

HEB 13:7

21.16 · Danger, Risk, Safe, Save · Become Safe, Free from Danger

a means of escape, a way of escape a means by which one may escape from some danger or difficulty In the context of 1CO 10:13 πειρασμός may mean either ‘temptation’ or ‘testing.’

1CO 10:13

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἔκ-βασις, -ews, ἡ, (ἐκβαίνω) ; 1. an egress, way out, (Hom., et al.): applied fig. to the way of escape trom temptation into which one εἰσέρχεται or εἰσφέρεται (see these words), 1 Co. x. 13. 2. in a sense foreign to prof. auth., the issue [(cf. its objective sense e. g. Epict. diss. 2, 7, 9)] i. q. end: used of the end of life, Sap. ii. 17; ἐκβ. τῆς ἀναστροφῆς τινων, in Heb. xiii. 7, is not merely the end of their physical life, but the manner in which they closed a well-spent life as exhibited by their spirit in dying; οἵ. Delitzsch ad loc.

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

ἔκβασις ekbasis 2x

a way out, egress; hence, result, issue, Heb. 13:7; means of clearance or successful endurance, 1 Cor. 10:13*

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

** ἔκ-βασις, -εως, ἡ

(< ἐκβαίνω), [in LXX: Wi 2:17 8:8 11:14 * ;]

a way out (Hom., Xen.): I Co 10:13.

the issue (Menand.) He 13:7.†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

ἔκβασις. For €. = ‘‘end,” ‘‘completion,” cf. P Fay 9124 (a.p. 99) μέχρει ἐγβάσεως πάσης ἐλαιουργίας, ‘until the completion of the entire oil-manufacture” (Edd.): cf. Heb 137. In P Ryl IL. 122° (A.p. 127) τὰ πλεῖστα μ]έρη τῆς ἐκβάσεως τῶν addy the word = “produce,” and in 7, 157%) (A.D. 135) it is used like ἐκβαίνω (see s.v.) of land “* projecting.

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

ἔκβασις (ekbasis) — way out. ἔκβᾰσις, εως, ἡ, way out of, especially out of the sea, [Refs 8th c.BC+]; περὶ τὰς ἐκβάσεις about the landing-places, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]

2. going out of, especially out of a ship, di embarkation, ἔ. στρατοῦ [Refs 4th c.BC+] escape from.., [Refs 5th c.BC+]

3. ={μετάβασις}, Arist [Refs]

4. end of a person's life, [LXX]: generally, termination, completion, ἐλαιουργίας [Refs 1st c.AD+]; accomplishment, τῶν ἔργων [Refs 2nd c.AD+]

5. deviation, declension, departure, παρὰ [τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ] [Refs 3rd c.AD+]

II. issue, event, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; fulfilment of divination, [Refs 4th c.BC+]

III. emanation, procession, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]

IV. produce, ἐδαφῶν [Refs 2nd c.AD+]

V. digression, [Refs 4th c.AD+]

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

ἔκ-βασις, -εως, ἡ (ἐκβαίνω), [in LXX: Wis.2:17 8:8 11:14 * ;] __1. a way out (Hom., Xen.): 1Co.10:13. __2. the issue (Menand.) Heb.13:7.† (AS)

Bible Occurrences (3)

📖 Greek Word Study — In-Depth Study from Precept Austin

Way of escape (1545) ekbasis

Way of escape (1545) (ekbasis from ekbaino = to go out <> ek = out + baino = to go) is a noun which literally means an exit, a going out, an egress and thus describes a way out or way of escape. God always provides an "escape hatch"! The only other NT use of ekbasis is in Hebrews... Hebrews 13:7 (note) Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result (ekbasis) of their conduct, imitate their faith. Comment: The idea of "the way out" gives way to the concept of the end or outcome of an event or state which BDAG says in the context of this verse in Hebrews is the "result of one's way of life, with implication of success". Thayer adds that ekbasis here "is not merely the end of their physical life, but the manner in which they closed a well-spent life as exhibited by their spirit in dying." Barclay comments that... With the temptation there is always a way of escape. The word is vivid (ekbasis). It means a way out of a defile, a mountain pass. The idea is of an army apparently surrounded and then suddenly seeing an escape route to safety. No man need fall to any temptation, for with the temptation there is the way out, and the way out is not the way of surrender nor of retreat, but the way of conquest in the power of the grace of God. (Barclay, W: The Daily Study Bible Series. The Westminster Press) A T Robertson writes... "The way out" is always there right along with (see word study sun/syn) the temptation...It is cowardly to yield to temptation and distrustful of God. (Are you as convicted as I am by Robertson's reproof!) Jamieson writes... The Greek is, “the way of escape”; the appropriate way of escape in each particular temptation; not an immediate escape, but one in due time, after patience has had her perfect work (James 1:2-4, 12). He “makes” the way of escape simultaneously with the temptation which His providence permissively arranges for His people. Matthew Henry... There is no valley so dark but he can find a way through it, no affliction so grievous but he can prevent, or remove, or enable us to support it, and in the end overrule it to our advantage. Oswald Chambers reminds us that... The moments of severest temptation are the moments of His divinest succour. (Disciples Indeed) In his background for the occurrence of the following hymn by Horatio Palmer writes that... This song was an inspiration. I was at work on the dry subject of ‘Theory,’ when the complete idea flashed upon me, and I laid aside the theoretical work and hurriedly penned both words and music as fast as I could write them. I submitted them to the criticism of a friend afterward, and some changes were made in the third stanza, but the first two are exactly as they came to me—I am reverently thankful it has been a power for good. YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION (Play Hymn) Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin; Each victory will help you some other to win; Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue, Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through. Refrain Shun evil companions, bad language disdain, God’s Name hold in reverence, nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, kindhearted and true, Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through. Refrain To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown; Through faith we shall conquer, though often cast down; He Who is our Savior our strength will renew; Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through. Refrain Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. SO THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ENDURE IT: tou dunasthai (PPN) hupenegkein. (AAN): So that - Expresses purpose and thus functions as a Term of Explanation. Always use this phrase to cause a pause that you might ponder the test - what is the purpose? What are the prerequisites for the fulfillment f this purpose?, ect. Robertson and Plummer note that the article "tou" is used "with the infinitive (dunasthai - PPN) to express purpose or result is very frequent in Luke (Lk 1:77, 79, 2:24) and not rare in Paul (Gal. 3:10; Php 3:10; Ro 1:24, 6:6, 7:3, 8:12, 11:8, 10). Hupenegkein means ‘to bear up under,’ ‘to endure patiently’ (2Ti 3:11; 1Pe 2:19; Pr 6:33; Ps 69:7; Job 2:10). Temptation is probation (Ed: a critical examination and evaluation of our hearts; a subjection of our character to a divine examination and evaluation), and God orders the probation (= subjection of an individual to a period of testing and trial to ascertain fitness!) in such a way ‘that ye may be able to endure it.’ The power to endure is given "with the temptation"; the endurance is not given; that depends on ourselves (Ed: Woe!). (A critical and exegetical commentary - Page 209) "Copy and paste the address below into your web browser in order to go to the original page which will allow you to access live links related to the material on this page - these links include Scriptures (which can be read in context), Scripture pop-ups on mouse over, and a variety of related resources such as Bible dictionary articles, commentaries, sermon notes and theological journal articles related to the topic under discussion." http://www.preceptaustin.org/1corinthians_1013.htm#w

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