Greek · G1857 · unreviewed

ἐξώτερος

Exterior

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ἐξώτερος G1857
Pronunciation exṓteros

What does ἐξώτερος (exṓteros) mean in the Bible?

ἐξώτερος (exṓteros) is a Greek word meaning "exterior". ἐξώτερος, -α, -ον (compar.

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Meaning

exterior
Extended definition

Outer darkness: the place of divine judgment, contrasted with inner light of God's kingdom

(compar., from ἔξω; opposite to ἐσώτερος) [in LXX chiefly for חִיצוֹן ;] outer: σκότος, Mat.8:12 Mat.22:13 Mat.25:30.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Singular · Neuter Matt 8:12 · Matt 22:13 · Matt 25:30
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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