Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀποστάσιον”
Understanding apostásion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a (presumed) adjective from a derivative of ἀφίστημι (writing of) divorcement. - properly, something separativ...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀποστάσιον
Phoneticap-os-tas'-ee-on
Transliterationapostásion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a (presumed) adjective from a derivative of ἀφίστημι (writing of) divorcement. - properly, something separative, i.e. (specially) divorce
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:31 | “It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:” Word: ἀποστάσιον (apostásion) | |
| Matthew 19:7 | “They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?” Word: ἀποστάσιον (apostásion) | |
| Mark 10:4 | “And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.” Word: ἀποστάσιον (apostásion) |