The meaning of “ἀπέχω”
Understanding apéchō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be, have, receive. - (actively) to have out, i.e. receive in full - (intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e. be dis...
ἀπέχω
be, have, receive. - (actively) to have out, i.e. receive in full - (intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e. be distant (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:16 | “Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.” Word: ἀπέχω (apéchō) | |
| Mark 7:6 | “He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” Word: ἀπέχω (apéchō) | |
| Luke 15:20 | “And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.” Word: ἀπέχω (apéchō) | |
| Philippians 4:18 | “But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.” Word: ἀπέχω (apéchō) | |
| Philemon 1:15 | “For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;” Word: ἀπέχω (apéchō) |