ἀπέχω

apechōVerbG0568

to have in full

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G2192 (ἔχω);

Short Definition

(actively) to have out, i.e. receive in full; (intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e. be distant (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.trans.
ato hold back, keep off
bto have in full, to have received (on the " punctiliar " force of the compound, see M, Pr., 109, 247)
2.Intrans., to be away, distant
LXX Usage: chiefly for רָחַק

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

19 times

Appears 19 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
5
Luke
4
1 Thessalonians
2
Acts
2
Mark
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 2:11
  • 1 Timothy 4:3
  • Luke 15:20
  • Luke 7:6
  • Matthew 6:2

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