Greek Word Study

The meaning of “ἀποτινάσσω”

Understanding apotinássō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

shake off. - to brush off

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἀποτινάσσω

Phoneticap-ot-in-as'-so

Transliterationapotinássō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

shake off. - to brush off

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Luke 9:5	“And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.” Word: ἀποτινάσσω (apotinássō)
Acts 28:5	“And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.” Word: ἀποτινάσσω (apotinássō)

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Luke

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