Strong’s G1562

ἐκδύω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ekduó

Pronunciation

ek-doo'-o

Definition

To strip off, to take off, to unclothe

Meaning

I put off, take off, strip off, with acc. of person or garment or both.

Usage

The verb ἐκδύω primarily means to strip off or take off clothing. It is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe the act of removing or being divested of something, often in a spiritual or moral sense. The term can imply a transition from one state to another, such as moving from a state of sin to righteousness or from mortality to immortality.

Bible references

Matthew 27:28;Matthew 27:31;Mark 15:20;Luke 10:30;2 Corinthians 5:3;2 Corinthians 5:4