Strong’s G1546

ἐκβολή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

ekbolé

Pronunciation

ek-bol-AY

Definition

Casting out, expulsion, jettison

Meaning

a throwing out, a jettisoning of cargo to lighten a ship.

Usage

The term "ekbolé" primarily refers to the act of casting out or expelling something. In a nautical context, it can refer to the jettisoning of cargo to lighten a ship. The word is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe the expulsion of evil spirits or the removal of obstacles.

Bible references

Acts 27:18