ἐκ
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
Strong’s Definition
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV Usage
after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(-th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out)
Detailed Definition
From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.
- 1.out of, from, by, away from
Scholarly Notes
when preceding a word beginning with a consonant, it takes the form "ἐκ," and when preceding a vowel, it becomes "ἐξ."