The meaning of “ὀπίσω”

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

G3694

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ὀπίσω

Phoneticop-is'-o

Transliterationopísō

Grammar Code

G:ADV

Greek Adverb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

after, back(-ward), (+ get) behind, + follow. - to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place - or as noun)

Scripture References

31 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 16:23	“But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.”
Luke 14:27	“And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.”
Acts 20:30	“Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.”
1 Timothy 5:15	“For some are already turned aside after Satan.”
Jude 1:7	“Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.”

Total Occurrences

31x

Most Frequent Book

Mark

Book Distribution

Matthew5

Mark6

Luke6

John5

Acts2

Philippians1

1 Timothy1

2 Peter1

Jude1

Revelation3

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