στρέφω

strephōVerbG4762

to turn

From: strengthened from the base of G5157 (τροπή);

Short Definition

to twist, i.e. turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to turn: with accusative of thing(s) dative of person(s); = ἀποσ-, to bring back; reflexively, to turn oneself. Pass., reflexive, to turn oneself: ptcp., στραφείς, with indic. ; *πρός *; metaphorically, to change: absol., -, ὑπο-στρέφω).
LXX Usage: chiefly for הָפַךְ, also for סָבַב, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

22 times

Appears 22 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
8
Matthew
6
John
4
Acts
3
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 13:46
  • John 12:40
  • Luke 10:23
  • Luke 7:9
  • Matthew 18:3

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