ἀποστάσιον

apostasionNoun (Neuter)G0647

divorce

From: neuter of a (presumed) adjective from a derivative of G868 (ἀφίστημι);

Short Definition

properly, something separative, i.e. (specially) divorce

Full Lexicon Entry

1.in cl., only in phrase ἀποστασίου δίκη, an action against a freedman for forsaking his *προστάτης *.
2.In LXX, βιβλίον ἀποστασίου, a bill of divorce
LXX Usage: (כְּרִיתוּת) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
2
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 19:7
  • Matthew 5:31
  • Mark 10:4

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