Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀπομάσσομαι”
Understanding apomássomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from ἀπό and (to squeeze, knead, smear) wipe off. - to scrape away
G631
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀπομάσσομαι
Phoneticap-om-as'-som-ahee
Transliterationapomássomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from ἀπό and (to squeeze, knead, smear) wipe off. - to scrape away
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 10:11 | “Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.” Word: ἀπομάσσομαι (apomássomai) |