Strong's Greek Concordance

G1828: ἐξέλκω

exélkō · “to drag out/away”

Definition

to drag forth, i.e. (figuratively) to entice (to sin)

KJV translates it as: draw away

Word origin: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1670 (ἑλκύω);

Extended definition

ἐξ-έλκω
[in LXX: Gen.37:28 (מָשַׁךְ), etc. ;]
to draw out or away: metaphorically, ὑπὸ τ. ἐπιθυμίας, Jas.1:14 (see Mayor, in l).†
(AS)

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How G1828 is translated

  • being drawn away ×1

Bible verses with G1828 (exélkō)

Exélkō appears in 1 verse.

  • James 1:14

    But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.