ἐξαίρω
exaírō
G1808 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To lift up and carry away, to remove (something or someone) out of a place or state. In context, commonly denotes taking something away so as to eliminate it or cause its disappearance, whether physically, metaphorically (such as removing guilt or a hindrance), or socially (as with exclusion).
Semantic Range
to remove, to take away, to expel, to carry off, to get rid of, to eliminate, to deliver from (figuratively)
Root / Etymology
From the preposition ἐκ ('out of, from') and the verb αἴρω ('to lift, take up, carry away'). The compound intensifies the sense of lifting to mean 'remove completely, take away.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
Attested in Hellenistic and Koine Greek literature, including the Septuagint and New Testament. While ἐξαίρω is not as common as other compounds of αἴρω, it consistently expresses the idea of thorough removal, often with a sense of eliminating or clearing away some object, obstacle, or person. In some contexts, especially outside biblical literature, can also refer to 'exalting' or 'raising up,' though in biblical usage the sense is usually that of removing or taking away. English translations often render it as 'remove,' 'take away,' or 'put away,' but these may miss nuances of complete expulsion or eradication. The verb may be used to describe both concrete actions (removing items, taking away an individual) and more abstract or metaphorical removals (e.g., taking away sins or guilt).
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἐκ and αἴρω; to remove:--put (take) away.
Root Family
ἐξαίρω (exairō) — to lift, to take up, to remove
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1808-01 |
ἐξάρατε | exarate | V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL |
put away | Remove completely! | Remove completely | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1808-01 |
1 Corinthians 5:13 | ἐξάρατε | exarate | V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL |
put away | Remove completely! | Remove completely |