The meaning of “ἀπάγω”
Understanding apágō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bring, carry away, lead (away), put to death, take away. - to take off (in various senses)
ἀπάγω
bring, carry away, lead (away), put to death, take away. - to take off (in various senses)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: ἀπάγω (apágō) | |
| 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.” Word: ἀπάγω (apágō) | |
| 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.” Word: ἀπάγω (apágō) | |
| John 19:16 | “Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.” Word: ἀπάγω (apágō) | |
| 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.” Word: ἀπάγω (apágō) |