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ἀποφεύγω G668
G668 is the Greek word ἀποφεύγω, transliterated apopheúgō. The King James Version most often renders it having escaped.
What it means
(figuratively) to escape.
Where it comes from
from G575 (ἀπό) and G5343 (φεύγω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: escape.
Verses using ἀποφεύγω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
2 Peter 1:4 · KJV
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
2 Peter 2:18 · KJV
For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
2 Peter 2:20 · KJV
For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Common questions
What does Strong's G668 mean?
G668 is the Greek word ἀποφεύγω (apopheúgō), meaning (figuratively) to escape.
How is G668 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it having escaped (1 time), escaped (1 time), after they have escaped (1 time).
How many times does G668 appear in the Bible?
ἀποφεύγω (apopheúgō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G668 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G575 (ἀπό) and G5343 (φεύγω).
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