What does ἐκπορεύομαι · εἰ μή · ἐν · προσευχή · καί · νηστεία mean in the Bible?
ἐκπορεύομαι · εἰ μή · ἐν · προσευχή · καί · νηστεία is a Greek phrase meaning "to depart, be discharged, proceed, project".
Greek · G1607, G1508, G1722, G4335, G2532, G3521
οὐκ ἐκπορεύεται εἰ μὴ ἐν προσευχῇ καὶ νηστείᾳ
To depart, be discharged, proceed, project · if not · "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. · prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel) · and · fasting
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
ἐκπορεύομαιG1607to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
Pronunciationekporeúomai
To go forth or emerge from a source, often of spiritual/intangible things proceeding outward.
Open lexicon entry →εἰ μήG1508if not
Pronunciationei mḗ
Conjunction marking exception or exclusion; introduces what would otherwise be universal or absolute
Open lexicon entry →ἐνG1722"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
Pronunciationen
Denotes location, state, means, or mystical union; especially "in Christ" expressing the believer's spiritual position.
Open lexicon entry →προσευχήG4335prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
Pronunciationproseuchḗ
Prayer directed to God as an act of worship, distinct from petition or supplication.
Open lexicon entry →καίG2532and
Pronunciationkaí
Coordinates elements while also marking transitions, contrasts, and logical connections beyond simple addition.
Open lexicon entry →νηστείαG3521fasting
Pronunciationnēsteía
Voluntary self-denial from food for spiritual purposes, distinct from involuntary hunger.
Open lexicon entry →What does οὐκ ἐκπορεύεται εἰ μὴ ἐν προσευχῇ καὶ νηστείᾳ (ouk ekporeuetai ei me en proseuche kai nesteia) mean in the Bible?
ἐκπορεύομαι · εἰ μή · ἐν · προσευχή · καί · νηστεία is a Greek phrase meaning "to depart, be discharged, proceed, project".
Full entry for οὐκ ἐκπορεύεται εἰ μὴ ἐν προσευχῇ καὶ νηστείᾳ (G1607, G1508, G1722, G4335, G2532, G3521) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for G1607, G1508, G1722, G4335, G2532, G3521?
G1607, G1508, G1722, G4335, G2532, G3521 is connected to 33 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
Strong'sG1607, G1508, G1722, G4335, G2532, G3521
Lexical occurrences33 versesWord forms4 forms33 referencesSource Gloss
to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
Grammatical Forms
How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups4Aligned forms33TensesPresent, Imperfect, FutureVoicesMiddle
Tenses
Voices
Indicativestates a fact or reality14×
Present MiddleMark 7:19 · Mark 7:23 · John 15:26 · Rev 9:17 · Rev 11:5 · Rev 16:14 · Rev 19:15 · Mark 7:21 · Rev 4:59×
Imperfect MiddleMatt 3:5 · Mark 1:5 · Luke 4:37 · Mark 11:194×
Future MiddleJohn 5:291×
Participleverbal adjective — the action as a modifying quality16×
Present MiddleMark 10:17 · Mark 10:46 · Mark 13:1 · Matt 15:11 · Mark 7:20 · Matt 15:18 · Mark 7:15 · Luke 3:7 · Luke 4:22 · Matt 4:4 · Matt 20:29 · Mark 6:11 · Acts 9:28 · Rev 1:16 · Rev 9:18 · Rev 22:116×
Infinitiveverbal noun — the action in abstract2×
Present MiddleActs 19:12 · Acts 25:42×
Imperativecommand or strong request1×
Present MiddleEph 4:291×
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 32 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect
Tense
present27imperfect4future1
Voice
middle32
Mood
participle15indicative14infinitive2imperative1
NT Occurrences
Matthew 3:5ἐξεπορεύετοimperfect middle indicativebackgroundMatthew 4:4ἐκπορευομένῳpresent middle participleparticipleMatthew 15:11ἐκπορευόμενονpresent middle participleparticipleMatthew 15:18ἐκπορευόμεναpresent middle participleparticipleMatthew 20:29ἐκπορευομένωνpresent middle participleparticipleMark 1:5ἐξεπορεύετοimperfect middle indicativebackgroundMark 6:11ἐκπορευόμενοιpresent middle participleparticipleMark 7:15ἐκπορευόμενάpresent middle participleparticipleMark 7:19ἐκπορεύεταιpresent middle indicativeongoingMark 7:20ἐκπορευόμενονpresent middle participleparticipleMark 7:21ἐκπορεύονταιpresent middle indicativeongoingMark 7:23ἐκπορεύεταιpresent middle indicativeongoingMark 10:17ἐκπορευομένουpresent middle participleparticipleMark 10:46ἐκπορευομένουpresent middle participleparticipleMark 11:19ἐξεπορεύοντοimperfect middle indicativebackgroundMark 13:1ἐκπορευομένουpresent middle participleparticipleLuke 3:7ἐκπορευομένοιςpresent middle participleparticipleLuke 4:22ἐκπορευομένοιςpresent middle participleparticipleLuke 4:37ἐξεπορεύετοimperfect middle indicativebackgroundJohn 5:29ἐκπορεύσονταιfuture middle indicativeprospectiveJohn 15:26ἐκπορεύεταιpresent middle indicativeongoingActs 19:12ἐκπορεύεσθαιpresent middle infinitiveinfinitiveActs 25:4ἐκπορεύεσθαιpresent middle infinitiveinfinitiveEphesians 4:29ἐκπορευέσθωpresent middle imperativeimperativeRevelation 1:16ἐκπορευομένηpresent middle participleparticipleRevelation 4:5ἐκπορεύονταιpresent middle indicativeongoingRevelation 9:17ἐκπορεύεταιpresent middle indicativeongoingRevelation 9:18ἐκπορευομένουpresent middle participleparticipleRevelation 11:5ἐκπορεύεταιpresent middle indicativeongoingRevelation 16:14ἐκπορεύεταιpresent middle indicativeongoingRevelation 19:15ἐκπορεύεταιpresent middle indicativeongoingRevelation 22:1ἐκπορευόμενονpresent middle participleparticiple
Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Word Origins
οὐκ ἐκπορεύεται εἰ μὴ ἐν προσευχῇ καὶ νηστείᾳ is built from these roots: