The meaning of “ἀφίστημι”
Understanding aphístēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
depart, draw (fall) away, refrain, withdraw self. - to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt - usually (reflexivel...
ἀφίστημι
depart, draw (fall) away, refrain, withdraw self. - to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt - usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 8:13 | “They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.” Word: ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi) | |
| Acts 15:38 | “But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.” Word: ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:8 | “For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.” Word: ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi) | |
| 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: ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:19 | “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” Word: ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi) |