Greek · G1609 · unreviewed

ἐκπτύω

To spit out

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ἐκπτύω G1609
Pronunciation ekptýō

What does ἐκπτύω (ekptýō) mean in the Bible?

ἐκπτύω (ekptýō) is a Greek word meaning "to spit out". ἐκ-πτύω __1.

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Meaning

to spit out
Extended definition
1to spit out.
2to spit at in disgust, to abominate, loathe (= cl. ἀποπτ-, καταπτ-): Gal.4:14.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.

Tenses
Aorist
Voices
Active
Indicative states a fact or reality
Aorist Active Gal 4:14
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