Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |