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 timesAppears 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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