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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")

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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
ReferenceText
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)

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