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 timesAppears 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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