ἀστοχέω
astocheōVerbG0795
to deviate
From: from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and (an aim);
Short Definition
to miss the mark, i.e. (figuratively) deviate from truth
Full Lexicon Entry
to miss the mark, fail: with genitive, (so in π., MM, ).
LXX Usage: *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Timothy
2
2 Timothy
1
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 1:6
- 1 Timothy 6:21
- 2 Timothy 2:18
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