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 timesAppears 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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