Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀποστερέω”
Understanding aposteréō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
defraud, destitute, kept back by fraud. - to despoil
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀποστερέω
Phoneticap-os-ter-eh'-o
Transliterationaposteréō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
defraud, destitute, kept back by fraud. - to despoil
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 10:19 | “Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.” Word: ἀποστερέω (aposteréō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:8 | “Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren.” Word: ἀποστερέω (aposteréō) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:5 | “Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.” Word: ἀποστερέω (aposteréō) | |
| James 5:4 | “Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.” Word: ἀποστερέω (aposteréō) |
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
1 Corinthians