ἀποστασία
apostasiaNoun (Feminine)G0646
apostasy
From: feminine of the same as G647 (ἀποστάσιον);
Short Definition
defection from truth (properly, the state) ("apostasy")
Full Lexicon Entry
defection, apostasy, revolt; in late Gk. for cl. ἀπόστασις, frequently in sense of political revolt, in LXX (e.g., ) and NT always of religious apostasy.
LXX Usage: for מַעַל, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Thessalonians
1
Acts
1
Key Passages
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3
- Acts 21:21
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