Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀπωθέομαι”
Understanding apōthéomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cast away, put away (from), thrust away (from). - to push off, figuratively, to reject
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀπωθέομαι
Phoneticap-o-theh'-om-ahee
Transliterationapōthéomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cast away, put away (from), thrust away (from). - to push off, figuratively, to reject
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:39 | “To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt,” Word: ἀπωθέομαι (apōthéomai) | |
| Romans 11:2 | “God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,” Word: ἀπωθέομαι (apōthéomai) | |
| 1 Timothy 1:19 | “Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:” Word: ἀπωθέομαι (apōthéomai) |