ἀποτάσσω
apotassō
“to leave”
Definition
literally, to say adieu (by departing or dismissing); figuratively, to renounce
middle voice from G575 (ἀπό) and G5021 (τάσσω);
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Grammar & Morphology
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Greek Verb
Occurrences
ἀποτάσσω appears 6 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.
But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.
Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.”
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