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to draw off or away, tear away : μάχαιραν, draw a sword; pass., to be parted or withdrawn (Field, Notes, 134; but see Thayer, ).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 times

Appears 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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