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G1826 · Greek · New Testament
ἔξειμι
exeimi
Verb
to go out; to depart; to come out

Definition

Exeimi combines ex (out of) and eimi (to go). It appears in Acts 13:42; 17:15; 20:7; 27:43 — all in the context of Paul's missionary journeys. The word is deceptively simple: going out. Yet in Acts, every departure sets a new mission in motion. Leaving Thessalonica leads to Berea; leaving Berea leads to Athens; leaving one city opens the next city.

Usage & Theological Significance

The exeimi of Paul's journeys embodies the missional principle of Acts: the gospel moves. It does not stay in one place, consolidated and comfortable. The Holy Spirit drives the messengers out — sometimes through persecution (Acts 8:1), sometimes through vision (Acts 16:9), sometimes through the natural rhythm of itinerant ministry. The church that stays put often stagnates; the church that goes out multiplies. The Kingdom of God is not a fortress — it is an advancing army, always departing to new territory.

Key Verses

Acts 13:42 As they went out [exiontes], the people begged that these things might be told them the next Sabbath.
Acts 17:15 Those who conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens, and after receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they departed [exiesan].
Acts 20:7 On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them... and he prolonged his speech until midnight.
Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.
Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

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