ἀπωθέω

apōtheōVerbG0683

to reject

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and the middle voice of or (to shove);

Short Definition

to push off, figuratively, to reject

Full Lexicon Entry

to thrust away. Mid., to thrust away from oneself, refuse, reject: with accusative of person(s).
LXX Usage: for זָנַח, מָאַס, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

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

Acts
3
Romans
2
1 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 1:19
  • Acts 13:46
  • Acts 7:27
  • Acts 7:39
  • Romans 11:1

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