ἘΞΕΛΚΗΣ, ἐξελκης
EXELKĒS, exelkēs
Sounds Like: ex-EL-kees
Translations: to draw out, to drag out, to entice, to lure, to extract
From the root: ἘΞΕΛΚΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ἐκ' (out of) and 'ἕλκω' (to draw or drag). It means to draw something out, to drag it forth, or to extract it. In a figurative sense, it can mean to entice or lure someone, drawing them away from something. It is used to describe the act of pulling something from a place or influencing someone to move in a certain direction.
Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 2nd Person Singular
Strong’s number: G1828 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Proverbs — 24:68
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ἘΞΕΛΚΩ.
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- ἘΞΕΙΛΚΥΣΑΝ — drew out, dragged out, pulled out, enticed, lured
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