ἐκτρέπω

ektrepōVerbG1624

to turn/wander away

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G5157 (τροπή);

Short Definition

to deflect, i.e. turn away (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to turn out of the course, turn aside, with accusative Pass., with middle sense, intrans., to turn aside: (R, txt., for be put out of joint, R, mg., see Thayer, Westc., in l); figuratively; ἐπί; ὀπίσω.
LXX Usage: for הָפַךְ, *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
3
2 Timothy
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 1:6
  • 1 Timothy 5:15
  • 1 Timothy 6:20
  • 2 Timothy 4:4
  • Hebrews 12:13

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