ἀφαιρέω

aphaireōVerbG0851

to remove

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G138 (αἱρέομαι);

Short Definition

to remove (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to take from, take away, take off: with accusative, τὸ ὠτίον, (ὠτάριον, WH), (οὖς); ὄνειδος; (mid.); pass., C. genitive; ἀ. ἁμαρτίος, (mid.) .
LXX Usage: for סוּר, עָבַר, H7311 כָּרַת, etc. (35 words in all)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
4
Hebrews
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 10:4
  • Luke 1:25
  • Luke 10:42
  • Luke 16:3
  • Luke 22:50

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