ἀφορίζω

aphorizōVerbG0873

to separate

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G3724 (ὁρίζω);

Short Definition

to set off by boundary, i.e. (figuratively) limit, exclude, appoint, etc.

Full Lexicon Entry

to mark off by boundaries from, separate from: with accusative,; *ἐκ *(ἀπό) ; of excom­munication. Pass., absol.; (b) to set apart, devote to a special purpose : with accusative. Mid.
LXX Usage: for בָּדַל hi., סָגַר hi., נוּף hi., רוּם hi etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

9 times

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

Acts
2
Galatians
2
Matthew
2
2 Corinthians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 6:17
  • Acts 13:2
  • Acts 19:9
  • Galatians 1:15
  • Galatians 2:12

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