Strong's G1856 · Greek
ἐξωθέω
exōthéō
Definition
to expel; by implication, to propel
KJV: drive out, thrust in
Root / derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and (to push);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐξωθέω across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David;
Acts 27:39And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1856 (exōthéō) mean?
to expel; by implication, to propel
How many times does G1856 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1856 (ἐξωθέω) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “in.”
How is exōthéō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1856 is rendered as “in” (1×), “out” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐξωθέω come from?
from G1537 (ἐκ) and (to push);