Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀποκυλίω”
Understanding apokylíō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
roll away (back). - to roll away
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀποκυλίω
Phoneticap-ok-oo-lee'-o
Transliterationapokylíō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
roll away (back). - to roll away
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 28:2 | “And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.” Word: ἀποκυλίω (apokylíō) | |
| Mark 16:3 | “And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?” Word: ἀποκυλίω (apokylíō) | |
| Mark 16:4 | “And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.” Word: ἀποκυλίω (apokylíō) | |
| Luke 24:2 | “And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.” Word: ἀποκυλίω (apokylíō) |