Lexical Summary exodos: Departure, Exodus, Way Out Original Word: ἔξοδος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a departure, exodusFrom ek and hodos; an exit, i.e. (figuratively) death -- decease, departing. see GREEK ek see GREEK hodos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and hodos Definition a departure NASB Translation departure (2), exodus (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1841: ἔξοδοςἔξοδος, ἐξόδου, ἡ (ὁδός), exit, i. e. departure: Hebrews 11:22; metaphorically, ἡ ἔξοδος τίνος the close of one's career, one's final fate, Luke 9:31; departure from life, decease: 2 Peter 1:15, as in Wis. 3:2 Wis. 7:6; (Philo de caritate § 4); with addition of τοῦ ζῆν, Josephus, Antiquities 4, 8, 2; (of τοῦ βίου, Justin Martyr, dialog contra Trypho, § 105). Topical Lexicon Entry Title: ἐξόδος (Strong’s Greek 1841) – Thematic OverviewBiblical Occurrences Luke 9:31; Hebrews 11:22; 2 Peter 1:15 Conceptual Range While the Old Testament book of Exodus recounts Israel’s liberation from Egypt, the New Testament adopts the same term to describe pivotal “departures” that advance salvation history. Each usage carries covenantal weight, linking personal or collective transitions to God’s redemptive purpose. Luke 9:31 — The Messiah’s Redemptive Departure At the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah “appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem” (Luke 9:31). Hebrews 11:22 — The Nation’s Anticipated Exodus “By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones” (Hebrews 11:22). 2 Peter 1:15 — The Apostle’s Imminent Departure “And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times” (2 Peter 1:15). Typological Threads 1. Deliverance: Each usage presupposes bondage—whether Egyptian slavery, sin’s dominion, or mortal limitation—and points to God-given release. Christological Fulfillment Jesus embodies the perfect Israel (Matthew 2:15) and leads the ultimate exodus through His death and resurrection. The synoptic context of Luke 9 places this within divine glory, affirming both His deity and His substitutionary role. Pastoral and Devotional Implications • Believers face death not as termination but as personal exodus (Philippians 1:23). Eschatological Resonance The final gathering of the saints (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17) can be viewed as a cosmic exodus—the ultimate departure from a fallen creation into the new heavens and new earth. Historical and Liturgical Usage Early Christian writers (e.g., Clement of Alexandria, Irenaeus) employed ἐξόδος to describe martyrdom, reflecting continuity with Peter’s usage. Paschal liturgies adopted exodus imagery to interpret Christ’s passion, reinforcing the link between Passover and the Lord’s Supper. Summary Strong’s Greek 1841 spotlights God’s pattern of decisive, saving departures—from Egypt, from sin’s curse, and ultimately from this mortal age. Whether applied to Jesus, Israel, or individual believers, ἐξόδος proclaims the faithfulness of the God who leads His people out to bring them in. Forms and Transliterations έξοδοι έξοδοί εξόδοις εξοδον εξόδον έξοδον έξοδόν ἔξοδον έξοδος έξοδός εξοδου εξόδου ἐξόδου εξόδους εξόδω εξόδων έξοικος εξολείται εξολλύει εξόλλυσιν εξολοθρεύσεως εξολόθρευσιν εξολόθρευσις εξώκειλεν εξωκοδόμησεν exodon éxodon exodou exódouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 9:31 N-AFSGRK: ἔλεγον τὴν ἔξοδον αὐτοῦ ἣν NAS: were speaking of His departure which KJV: of his decease which INT: spoke of the departure of him which Hebrews 11:22 N-GFS 2 Peter 1:15 N-AFS Strong's Greek 1841 |