Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀποστασία”
Understanding apostasía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of the same as ἀποστάσιον falling away, forsake. - defection from truth (properly, the state) ("apostasy")
G646
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀποστασία
Phoneticap-os-tas-ee'-ah
Transliterationapostasía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of the same as ἀποστάσιον falling away, forsake. - defection from truth (properly, the state) ("apostasy")
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 21:21 | “And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.” Word: ἀποστασία (apostasía) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:3 | “Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;” Word: ἀποστασία (apostasía) |