Word Study

The meaning of ἀπάγω

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

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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

ἀπάγω

Phoneticap-ag'-o
Transliterationapágō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

bring, carry away, lead (away), put to death, take away. - to take off (in various senses)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

16 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 26:57

And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Mark 14:53

And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

Luke 23:26

And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

John 19:16

Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.

Acts 23:17

Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
16x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution
Matthew5
Mark3
Luke2
John2
Acts3
1 Corinthians1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἀπάγω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 26:57?