The meaning of “ἀπό”
Understanding apó reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary particle (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (u...
ἀπό
a primary particle (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. - "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation - literal or figurative)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:9 | “And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.” Word: ἀπό (apó) | |
| Romans 8:35 | “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?” Word: ἀπό (apó) | |
| Philippians 1:28 | “And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.” Word: ἀπό (apó) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:15 | “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” Word: ἀπό (apó) | |
| 1 Peter 3:10 | “For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:” Word: ἀπό (apó) |