Strong’s G1579

ἐκκολυμβάω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ekkolumbaó

Pronunciation

ek-kol-oom-BAH-oh

Definition

To swim out, to swim away

Meaning

I swim out (of the water).

Usage

The verb ἐκκολυμβάω is used to describe the action of swimming out or away, often implying a sense of escape or reaching safety. It is a compound word that combines the idea of swimming with the notion of moving out from a particular place or situation.

Bible references

Acts 27:42