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Lexicon :: Strong's G868 - aphistēmi

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ἀφίστημι
Transliteration
aphistēmi (Key)
Pronunciation
af-is'-tay-mee
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
14x in 12 unique form(s) TR
15x in 13 unique form(s) LXX
154x in 37 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:512,88

Strong’s Definitions

ἀφίστημι aphístēmi, af-is'-tay-mee; from G575 and G2476; to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt; usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.:—depart, draw (fall) away, refrain, withdraw self.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 15x

The KJV translates Strong's G868 in the following manner: depart (10x), draw away (1x), fall away (1x), refrain (1x), withdraw self (1x), depart from (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 15x
The KJV translates Strong's G868 in the following manner: depart (10x), draw away (1x), fall away (1x), refrain (1x), withdraw self (1x), depart from (1x).

  1. to make stand off, cause to withdraw, to remove

    1. to excite to revolt

  2. to stand off, to stand aloof

    1. to go away, to depart from anyone

    2. to desert, withdraw from one

    3. to fall away, become faithless

    4. to shun, flee from

    5. to cease to vex one

    6. to withdraw one's self from, to fall away

    7. to keep one's self from, absent one's self from

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀφίστημι aphístēmi, af-is'-tay-mee; from G575 and G2476; to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt; usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.:—depart, draw (fall) away, refrain, withdraw self.
STRONGS G868:
ἀφίστημι: 1 aorist ἀπέστησα; 2 aorist ἀπέστην; middle, present ἀφισταμαι, imperative ἀφίστασο (1 Timothy 6:5 Rec.; cf. Winer's Grammar, § 14, 1 e.); [imperfect ἀφιστάμην]; future ἀποστήσομαι;
1. transitively, in present, imperfect, future, 1 aorist active, to make stand off, cause to withdraw, to remove; tropically, to excite to revolt: Acts 5:37 (ἀπέστησε λαὸν... ὀπίσω αὐτοῦ drew away after him; τινὰ ἀπό τινος, Deuteronomy 7:4, and in Greek writings from Herodotus 1, 76 down).
2. intransitively, in perfect, pluperfect, 2 aorist active, to stand off, stand aloof, in various senses [as in Greek writings] according to the context: ἀπό with the genitive of person to go away, depart, from anyone, Luke 13:27 (from Psalm 6:9; cf. Matthew 7:23 ἀποχωρεῖτε ἀπ’ ἐμοῦ); Acts 12:10; Acts 19:9; to desert, withdraw from, one, Acts 15:38; to cease to vex one, Luke 4:13; Acts 5:38; Acts 22:29; 2 Corinthians 12:8; to fall away, become faithless, ἀπὸ θεοῦ, Hebrews 3:12; to shun, flee from, ἀπὸ τῆς ἀδικίας, 2 Timothy 2:19. Middle, to withdraw oneself from: absolutely, to fall away, Luke 8:13; [τῆς πίστεως, 1 Timothy 4:1, cf. Winers Grammar, 427, 428 (398)]; to keep oneself away from, absent oneself from, Luke 2:37 (οὐκ ἀφίστατο ἀπὸ [T Tr WH omit ἀπὸ] τοῦ ἱεροῦ, she was in the temple every day); from anyone's society or fellowship, 1 Timothy 6:5 Rec.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Deuteronomy
7:4
Psalms
6:9
Matthew
7:23
Luke
2:37; 4:13; 8:13; 13:27
Acts
5:37; 5:38; 12:10; 15:38; 19:9; 22:29
2 Corinthians
12:8
1 Timothy
4:1; 6:5; 6:5
2 Timothy
2:19
Hebrews
3:12

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G868 matches the Greek ἀφίστημι (aphistēmi),
which occurs 14 times in 14 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:37 - and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She did not leave G868 the temple grounds, serving night and day with fasts and prayers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:13 -

And so when the devil had finished every temptation, he left G868 Him until an opportune time.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 8:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:13 - “Those on the rocky soil are the ones who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and yet these do not have a firm root; [fn]they believe for a while, and in a time of temptation they [fn]fall G868 away G868.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:27 - And yet He will [fn]say, ‘I do not know where you are from; LEAVE G868 ME, ALL YOU [fn]EVILDOERS.’

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:37 - “After this man, Judas of Galilee appeared in the days of the census and drew G868 away G868 some people after him; he also perished, and all those who followed him were scattered.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 5:38

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:38 - “And so in the present case, I say to you, stay G868 away G868 from these men and leave them alone, for if the source of this plan or [fn]movement is men, it will be overthrown;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:10 - Now when they had passed the first and second guard, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened for them by itself; and they went out and went along one street, and immediately the angel departed G868 from him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:38

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:38 - But Paul was of the opinion that they should not take along with them this man who had deserted G868 them [fn]in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:9 - But when some were becoming hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of [fn]the Way before the [fn]people, he withdrew G868 from them and took the disciples away with him, and had discussions daily in the school of Tyrannus.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 22:29

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 22:29 - Therefore, those who were about to interrogate him immediately backed G868 away G868 from him; and the commander also was afraid when he found out that he was a Roman, and because he had [fn]put him in chains.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:8 - Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave G868 me.

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But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will [fn]fall G868 away G868 from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:19 - Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His;” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep G868 away G868 from wickedness.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 3:12 -

Take care, brothers and sisters, that there will not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart [fn]that falls G868 away G868 from the living God.

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