ἀναχωρέω

anachōreōVerbG0402

to leave

From: from G303 (ἀνά) and G5562 (χωρέω);

Short Definition

to retire

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to go back.
2.to withdraw
LXX Usage: for בָּרַח, נוּם, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

14 times

Appears 14 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
10
Acts
2
John
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 23:19
  • John 6:15
  • Matthew 14:13
  • Matthew 2:12
  • Matthew 2:14

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