ἐκδημέω ekdēméō

Greek · Strong's G1553 · used 3 times in 3 verses

Meaning

to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively) vacate or quit

In the King James Version: be absent

Derivation: from a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1218 (δῆμος);

2 Corinthians 5:6 Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:9 So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.