ἐξηχέω (exēcheō)
exēcheō
to ring/sound out
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb exēcheō describes a sound that is emitted or resounds with clarity and force, often likened to the blast of a trumpet or the roll of thunder. Its meaning emphasizes both the loudness and the distinctiveness of the noise, suggesting a proclamation that cannot be ignored. In the New Testament, this word appears only once, in 1 Thessalonians 1:8.
There, Paul writes that the word of the Lord has sounded forth from the believers in Macedonia. The image is not of a whisper or a private conversation, but of a public, resonant echo that travels far and wide. This usage highlights how the Christian message, once proclaimed, continues to reverberate through surrounding regions, reaching ears far beyond its original source.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word exēcheō paints a picture of sound that does not fade into silence. It describes a noise that rings out with clarity and force, much like a trumpet blast or thunder rolling across hills. In the New Testament, this verb appears only once, in 1 Thessalonians 1:8. Paul uses it to describe how the message of the Lord spread from the believers in Macedonia. The image is not of a quiet whisper, but of a public, resonant echo that travels far and wide.
For your faith, this offers a comforting assurance. When you share what God has done for you, your words carry weight. They do not vanish into the air but reverberate through communities, reaching ears far beyond their original source. The Christian message, once proclaimed, continues to spread with power and distinctiveness. You are part of this ongoing story where faith moves outward, touching lives in unexpected places.
This resonance reminds us that our witness matters. It is not about perfection but about presence. As you live out your faith, trust that your actions and words contribute to a larger narrative. The sound of the gospel continues to ring out, inviting others to listen and respond. May you feel encouraged in your daily walk, knowing that every step forward adds to this enduring echo.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- has sounded forth1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἐξήχηται1×
Key Verses
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I Thessalonians 1:8
For from you the word of the Lord has been declared, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out, so that we need not say anything.
This verse uses exēcheō to show how the believers' faith caused the word of the Lord to ring out publicly, making further explanation unnecessary as its impact was already evident.