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ἀποστάσιον G647
G647 is the Greek word ἀποστάσιον, transliterated apostásion. The King James Version most often renders it divorcement.
What it means
properly, something separative, i.e. (specially) divorce.
Where it comes from
neuter of a (presumed) adjective from a derivative of G868 (ἀφίστημι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (writing of) divorcement.
Verses using ἀποστάσιον
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 19:7 · KJV
They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
Mark 10:4 · KJV
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
Common questions
What does Strong's G647 mean?
G647 is the Greek word ἀποστάσιον (apostásion), meaning properly, something separative, i.e. (specially) divorce.
How is G647 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it divorcement (2 times).
How many times does G647 appear in the Bible?
ἀποστάσιον (apostásion) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G647 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a (presumed) adjective from a derivative of G868 (ἀφίστημι).
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