Strong's Greek · G1553
ἐκδημέω
ekdēméō
Definitionto emigrate, i.e. (figuratively) vacate or quit
Derivationfrom a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1218 (δῆμος);
KJV usagebe absent
Occurrences3 in the KJV · 3 verses
ἐκδημέω in Scripture
2 Corinthians 5:6
Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
2 Corinthians 5:8
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:9
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.