The meaning of “στρέφω”
Understanding stréphō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
strengthened from the base of τροπή convert, turn (again, back again, self, self about). - to twist, i.e. turn quite aro...
στρέφω
strengthened from the base of τροπή convert, turn (again, back again, self, self about). - to twist, i.e. turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: στρέφω (stréphō) | |
| Luke 10:23 | “And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:” Word: στρέφω (stréphō) | |
| John 20:14 | “And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.” Word: στρέφω (stréphō) | |
| Acts 7:42 | “Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness?” Word: στρέφω (stréphō) | |
| Revelation 11:6 | “These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.” Word: στρέφω (stréphō) |