ἀποσπάω
apospaōVerbG0645
to draw away
From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G4685 (σπάω);
Short Definition
to drag forth, i.e. (literally) unsheathe (a sword), or relatively (with a degree of force implied) retire (personally or factiously)
Full Lexicon Entry
to draw off or away, tear away : μάχαιραν, draw a sword; pass., to be parted or withdrawn (Field, Notes, 134; but see Thayer, ).
LXX Usage: for נָתַק: ni., hi., etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
2
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- Acts 20:30
- Acts 21:1
- Luke 22:41
- Matthew 26:51
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