Definition
ἐξ-αλείφω
[in LXX for טוּחַ, Leviticus 14:42, al.; metaphorically, מָחָה, שָׁחַת, etc. ;]
1. to plaster, wash over (LXX).
2. to wipe off, wipe out: δάκρυον, Revelation 7:17; 21:4; metaphorically, χειρόγραφον, Colossians 2:14; τ. ὄνομα, before ἐκ, Revelation 3:5 (MM, Exp., xiii); pass., ἀμαρτίαι (ἐξαλιφθῆναι, WH), Acts 3:19 (cf. Psalm 51:11, Psalm 109:13, Isaiah 43:25, Sir.46.20 (ἁμ. ἀπαλ-), 3Ma.2.19).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐξαλείφω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Acts 3:19ἐξαλειφθῆναι · may be wiped awayRepent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,
- Colossians 2:14ἐξαλείψας · having canceled…having canceled the debt ascribed to us in the decrees that stood against us. He took it away, nailing it to the cross!
- Revelation 3:5ἐξαλείψω · I will never blot outLike them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.
- Revelation 7:17ἐξαλείψει · will wipe awayFor the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”
- Revelation 21:4ἐξαλείψει · He will wipe away‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”