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ἀποσπάω G645
G645 is the Greek word ἀποσπάω, transliterated apospáō. The King James Version most often renders it drew.
What it means
to drag forth, i.e. (literally) unsheathe (a sword), or relatively (with a degree of force implied) retire (personally or factiously).
Where it comes from
from G575 (ἀπό) and G4685 (σπάω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (with-)draw (away), after we were gotten from.
Verses using ἀποσπάω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 26:51 · KJV
And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.
Luke 22:41 · KJV
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
Acts 20:30 · KJV
Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
Acts 21:1 · KJV
And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:
Common questions
What does Strong's G645 mean?
G645 is the Greek word ἀποσπάω (apospáō), meaning to drag forth, i.e. (literally) unsheathe (a sword), or relatively (with a degree of force implied) retire (personally or factiously).
How is G645 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it drew (1 time), withdrawn (1 time), draw away (1 time), gotten (1 time).
How many times does G645 appear in the Bible?
ἀποσπάω (apospáō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G645 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G575 (ἀπό) and G4685 (σπάω).
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