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ἀποστοματίζω G653
G653 is the Greek word ἀποστοματίζω, transliterated apostomatízō. The King James Version most often renders it provoke.
What it means
to speak off-hand (properly, dictate), i.e. to catechize (in an invidious manner).
Where it comes from
from G575 (ἀπό) and a (presumed) derivative of G4750 (στόμα).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: provoke to speak.
Verses using ἀποστοματίζω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 11:53 · KJV
And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:
Common questions
What does Strong's G653 mean?
G653 is the Greek word ἀποστοματίζω (apostomatízō), meaning to speak off-hand (properly, dictate), i.e. to catechize (in an invidious manner).
How is G653 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it provoke (1 time), speak (1 time).
How many times does G653 appear in the Bible?
ἀποστοματίζω (apostomatízō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G653 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G575 (ἀπό) and a (presumed) derivative of G4750 (στόμα).
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