The meaning of “ἀποφέρω”
Understanding apophérō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bring, carry (away). - to bear off (literally or relatively)
ἀποφέρω
bring, carry (away). - to bear off (literally or relatively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 15:1 | “And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.” Word: ἀποφέρω (apophérō) | |
| Luke 16:22 | “And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;” Word: ἀποφέρω (apophérō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 16:3 | “And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.” Word: ἀποφέρω (apophérō) | |
| Revelation 17:3 | “So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.” Word: ἀποφέρω (apophérō) | |
| Revelation 21:10 | “And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,” Word: ἀποφέρω (apophérō) |