Strong’s G1626
ἔκτρωμα
Part of speech
Noun, Neuter
Transliteration
ektróma
Pronunciation
ek-TRO-mah
Definition
Untimely birth, miscarriage, abortion
Meaning
(strictly: a lifeless abortion) an untimely birth.
Usage
The term "ektróma" is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe something that is born prematurely or is considered an untimely birth. It conveys the idea of something that is not fully developed or brought to maturity. In the context of the New Testament, it is used by the Apostle Paul to describe his own experience of becoming an apostle in an unexpected and abrupt manner.
Bible references
1 Corinthians 15:8