Strong's G1562 · Greek
ἐκδύω
ekdýō
Number
G1562
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐκδύω
Transliteration
ekdýō
KJV occurrences
5 verses
Definition
to cause to sink out of, i.e. (specially as of clothing) to divest
KJV: strip, take off from, unclothe
Root / derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G1416 (δύνω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐκδύω across 5 verses.
off2×
stripped2×
raiment1×
took1×
unclothed1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1562 (ekdýō) mean?
to cause to sink out of, i.e. (specially as of clothing) to divest
How many times does G1562 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1562 (ἐκδύω) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “off.”
How is ekdýō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1562 is rendered as “off” (2×), “stripped” (2×), “raiment” (1×), “took” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἐκδύω come from?
from G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G1416 (δύνω);