Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀποκόπτω”
Understanding apokóptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cut off. - to amputate - reflexively (by irony) to mutilate (the privy parts)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀποκόπτω
Phoneticap-ok-op'-to
Transliterationapokóptō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cut off. - to amputate - reflexively (by irony) to mutilate (the privy parts)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 9:45 | “And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:” Word: ἀποκόπτω (apokóptō) | |
| John 18:26 | “One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?” Word: ἀποκόπτω (apokóptō) | |
| Acts 27:32 | “Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.” Word: ἀποκόπτω (apokóptō) | |
| Galatians 5:12 | “I would they were even cut off which trouble you.” Word: ἀποκόπτω (apokóptō) |