The meaning of “ἀποστρέφω”
Understanding apostréphō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bring again, pervert, turn away (from). - to turn away or back (literally or figuratively)
ἀποστρέφω
bring again, pervert, turn away (from). - to turn away or back (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:52 | “Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.” Word: ἀποστρέφω (apostréphō) | |
| Luke 23:14 | “Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:” Word: ἀποστρέφω (apostréphō) | |
| Acts 3:26 | “Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. ” Word: ἀποστρέφω (apostréphō) | |
| Romans 11:26 | “And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:” Word: ἀποστρέφω (apostréphō) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:15 | “This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.” Word: ἀποστρέφω (apostréphō) |