Lexicon
ἔκβασις
ekbasis
G1545
G:N-F Greek

way out

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ekbasis denotes an escape provided amid temptation and an outcome considered in a leader’s way of life.

The two attested uses show a way of escape in the setting of temptation and an outcome to be considered in relation to a leader’s way of life.

Senses in use

  1. Escape amid temptation · common

    In 1 Corinthians 10:13, the accusative singular form occurs in the clause that God will also provide a means of escape so that those tempted may endure; the APB renders the clause “provide the way of escape.”

  2. Outcome of a way of life · common

    In Hebrews 13:7, the accusative singular form is considered in connection with the leaders’ way of life and imitation of their faith; the APB renders this as “considering the outcome of their way of life.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as “the way of escape” in 1 Corinthians 10:13 and as “the outcome” in Hebrews 13:7. These renderings show the clauses’ presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent.

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