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The meaning of “ἐκτρέπω”

Understanding ektrépō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

avoid, turn (aside, out of the way). - to deflect, i.e. turn away (literally or figuratively)

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ἐκτρέπω

Phoneticek-trep'-o
Transliterationektrépō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

avoid, turn (aside, out of the way). - to deflect, i.e. turn away (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

5 total references
ReferenceText
1 Timothy 1:6

“From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;”

Word: ἐκτρέπω (ektrépō)
1 Timothy 5:15

“For some are already turned aside after Satan.”

Word: ἐκτρέπω (ektrépō)
1 Timothy 6:20

“O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:”

Word: ἐκτρέπω (ektrépō)
2 Timothy 4:4

“And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”

Word: ἐκτρέπω (ektrépō)
Hebrews 12:13

“And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.”

Word: ἐκτρέπω (ektrépō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
5x
Most Frequent Book
1 Timothy
Book Distribution

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