Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀπέχομαι”
Understanding apéchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice (reflexively) of ἀπέχω abstain. - to hold oneself off, i.e. refrain
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀπέχομαι
Phoneticap-ekh'-om-ahee
Transliterationapéchomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice (reflexively) of ἀπέχω abstain. - to hold oneself off, i.e. refrain
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 15:29 | “That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.” Word: ἀπέχομαι (apéchomai) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:22 | “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” Word: ἀπέχομαι (apéchomai) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:3 | “Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.” Word: ἀπέχομαι (apéchomai) | |
| 1 Peter 2:11 | “Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;” Word: ἀπέχομαι (apéchomai) |