Ekdiṓkō — G1559

Definition

verb

to pursue out, i.e. expel or persecute implacably

1. to drive out, banish
2. to pursue equivalent to to persecute, oppress with calamities

Usually translated as

persecute

Origin

from G1537 and G1377

• ek (G1537)
• diṓkō (G1377)

Occurrences

Ekdiṓkō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), 1 Thessalonians (1)

• Luke 11:49 — Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute (εκδιωξουσιν):
• 1 Thessalonians 2:15 — Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted (ἐκδιωξάντων) us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men: