Greek Word Study

The meaning of ἀπαίρω

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

Definition

take (away). - to lift off, i.e. remove

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ἀπαίρω

Phoneticap-ah'-ee-ro
Transliterationapaírō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

take (away). - to lift off, i.e. remove

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 9:15

And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.

Word: ἀπαίρω (apaírō)
Mark 2:20

But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

Word: ἀπαίρω (apaírō)
Luke 5:35

But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

Word: ἀπαίρω (apaírō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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