Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to send away/out
Usage: ἐκ-πέμπω [in LXX for שָׁלַח ;] to send forth: Act.13:4 17:10.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1599
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
11
Books
7
Strong's G1599 Quick Answer
Strong's G1599 ἐκπέμπω (ekpempo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ekpempo (ek-pem'-po) v. 1. to despatch [from G1537 and G3992] It has 11 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include forth and away. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- ekpempo (ek-pem'-po) v. 1. to despatch [from G1537 and G3992]
- Usage
- 11 linked usages
- Books
- 7 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- forth and away
Meaning and Definition
ekpempo (ek-pem'-po) v. 1. to despatch [from G1537 and G3992] KJV: send away (forth) Root(s): G1537, G3992
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1599. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1599 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ekpempo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
away
Acts 17:10
forth
Acts 13:4
How Strong's G1599 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 7 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1599 (ἐκπέμπω) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Esdras 4:44 — ἐκπέμψαι
- 1 Kingdoms 20:20 — ἐκπέμπων
- 1 Kingdoms 24:20 — ἐκπέμψαι
- 2 Kingdoms 19:32 — ἐκπέμψαι
- Baruch 4:23 — ἐξέπεμψα
Strong's G1599 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1599 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
Strong's G1599 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
7 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And both he and the men with him ate and drank and went to sleep. And he arose in the morning and said, Send me away, that I may go to my master.
But he said to them, Hinder me not, for the Lord has prospered my journey for me; send me away, that I may depart to my master.
So they sent forth Rebekah their sister, and her goods, and the servant of Abraham, and his attendants.
Strong's G1599 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
and to send away all the vessels that were taken away out of Jerusalem, which Cyrus set apart, when he vowed to destroy Babylon, and to send them again thither.
For I sent you out with mourning and weeping: but God will give you to me again with joy and gladness forever.
Usage Excerpts
First 11 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1599.
And both he and the men with him ate and drank and went to sleep. And he arose in the morning and said, Send me away, that I may go to my master.
But he said to them, Hinder me not, for the Lord has prospered my journey for me; send me away, that I may depart to my master.
So they sent forth Rebekah their sister, and her goods, and the servant of Abraham, and his attendants.
And I will shoot three arrows, aiming them at a mark.
And if anyone should find his enemy in distress, and should send him forth in a good way, then the Lord will reward him good, as thou hast done this day.
And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and crossed over Jordan with the king, that he might conduct the king over Jordan.
But the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.
So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
and to send away all the vessels that were taken away out of Jerusalem, which Cyrus set apart, when he vowed to destroy Babylon, and to send them again thither.
For I sent you out with mourning and weeping: but God will give you to me again with joy and gladness forever.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1599, grouped by book.
Genesis 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Baruch 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1599 FAQ
What does ekpempo (ἐκπέμπω) mean?
Ekpempo (Strong's G1599) is a Greek word most simply glossed "despatch". ekpempo (ek-pem'-po) v. 1. to despatch [from G1537 and G3992]
How many times is ekpempo (ἐκπέμπω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 11 linked usages for Strong's G1599 across 7 books.
Where can I study ekpempo (ἐκπέμπω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1599 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate ekpempo (ἐκπέμπω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as forth and away. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1599 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 7 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1599, with linked reader references where each row is available.