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The meaning of ἀναχωρέω

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

Definition

depart, give place, go (turn) aside, withdraw self. - to retire

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ἀναχωρέω

Phonetican-akh-o-reh'-o
Transliterationanachōréō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

depart, give place, go (turn) aside, withdraw self. - to retire

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

14 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 9:24

He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

Word: ἀναχωρέω (anachōréō)
Mark 3:7

But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judea,

Word: ἀναχωρέω (anachōréō)
John 6:15

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

Word: ἀναχωρέω (anachōréō)
Acts 26:31

And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.

Word: ἀναχωρέω (anachōréō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
14x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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