Exorkistḗs — G1845

Definition

masculine noun

one that binds by an oath (or spell), i.e. (by implication) an "exorcist" (conjurer)

1. he who exacts an oath of another
2. an exorcist, i. e. one who employs a formula of conjuration for expelling demons

Usually translated as

exorcist

Origin

from G1844

• exorkízō (G1844)

Occurrences

Exorkistḗs occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1)

• Acts 19:13 — Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists (ἐξορκιστῶν), took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.