ἀποκεφαλίζω G607

G607 is the Greek word ἀποκεφαλίζω, transliterated apokephalízō. The King James Version most often renders it beheaded.

Word: ἀποκεφαλίζωTransliteration: apokephalízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

to decapitate.

from G575 (ἀπό) and G2776 (κεφαλή).

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

beheaded 4×have 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: behead.

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.

And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.

What does Strong's G607 mean?

G607 is the Greek word ἀποκεφαλίζω (apokephalízō), meaning to decapitate.

How is G607 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it beheaded (4 times), have (1 time).

How many times does G607 appear in the Bible?

ἀποκεφαλίζω (apokephalízō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G607 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G575 (ἀπό) and G2776 (κεφαλή).