ἀποστρέφω

apostrephōVerbG0654

to turn away

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G4762 (στρέφω);

Short Definition

to turn away or back (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

trans., with accusative, (a) to turn away, remove: metaphorically, to turn away from allegiance, pervert: (b) to turn back, return: μάχαιραν. Pass., reflex., to turn oneself away from: with accusative,; so act., absol.
LXX Usage: chiefly for שׁוּב

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Timothy
2
Matthew
2
Acts
1
Hebrews
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Timothy 1:15
  • 2 Timothy 4:4
  • Acts 3:26
  • Hebrews 12:25
  • Luke 23:14

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