ἐπιστρέφω
epistrephōVerbG1994
to turn
From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4762 (στρέφω);
Short Definition
to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.trans., to turn about, round or towards, hence metaphorically, to turn, cause to return (to God, virtue, etc.)
2.Intrans.
ato turn, turn oneself around
bto return (as in MGr.)
LXX Usage: very frequently in LXX, chiefly for שׁוּב, in its various senses, also for פָּנָה, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
35 timesAppears 35 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
11
Luke
7
Matthew
4
Mark
4
James
2
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 2:25
- Acts 15:36
- Acts 9:40
- Luke 17:4
- Matthew 13:15
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