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 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
2
Mark
1
Key Passages
- Matthew 19:7
- Matthew 5:31
- Mark 10:4
Go beyond grammar.
See how this word works across context, usage, and meaning with AI-assisted word study built for serious Bible study.
Context-aware insightsOriginal language depthFast, practical workflow
Word Study Preview
Live Tool
logos (G3056)
word, saying, account