ἀποτάσσω

apotassōVerbG0657

to leave

From: middle voice from G575 (ἀπό) and G5021 (τάσσω);

Short Definition

literally, to say adieu (by departing or dismissing); figuratively, to renounce

Full Lexicon Entry

to set apart. Mid., in late Gk. (El., § 37, 1; Swete, Mk., 136 f.; MM, e. dative, (a) to take leave of: ; (b) to forsake.
LXX Usage: (יָאַשׁ pi.),; *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Luke
2
2 Corinthians
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 2:13
  • Acts 18:18
  • Acts 18:21
  • Luke 14:33
  • Luke 9:61

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