ἐξ
ex
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
1 John 2:29 · Word #14
Lexicon G1537
| Lemma | ἐκ |
| Transliteration | ek |
| Strong's | G1537 |
| In-context | of |
| Literal | from-out-of |
Morphology PREP GEN
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐκ |
| Strong's | G1537 |
SIBI-P1 G1537-02
out-from (governing the genitive)
| Root | ἐκ (ek) |
| Core Meanings | out of, from, from within, from among, from by reason of, from as source or origin |
| Semantic Range | denotes origin or source (out of, from), separation (away from), partitive sense (from among), cause or reason (because of), means or agency (by), and temporal or logical derivation (since, following from). |
| Conceptual Significance | ἐκ is central in biblical theology for expressing origin and source—such as being born "out-from" God, life proceeding "out-from" Him, or resurrection "out-from" the dead. It frames identity, salvation, and causation in terms of source and derivation, underscoring covenantal belonging and divine initiative. |
| Morphological Notes | Preposition (Gr,P) taking a genitive object; indeclinable form. The form ἐξ appears before vowels, but meaning and function remain the same. It governs the genitive to indicate source, origin, separation, or means. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "out-from" preserves the core idea of emergence or origin inherent in ἐκ, emphasizing movement or derivation from within a source. As a preposition that governs the genitive case, it consistently marks source, separation, or cause, which this rendering reflects. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἐκ (out of, from, from within, from among, from by reason of, from as source or origin)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1537-01 |
ek | out-from (governing the genitive) |
G1803-01 |
ex | out-from (of) |
Word Usage (914 occurrences of G1537)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:3 | ἐκ | ek | of |
| Matthew 1:5 | ἐκ | ek | of |
| Matthew 1:5 | ἐκ | ek-2 | of |