ἀστοχέω G795

G795 is the Greek word ἀστοχέω, transliterated astochéō. The King James Version most often renders it erred.

Word: ἀστοχέωTransliteration: astochéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to miss the mark, i.e. (figuratively) deviate from truth.

from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and (an aim).

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

erred 2×having swerved 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: err, swerve.

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;

Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.

Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

What does Strong's G795 mean?

G795 is the Greek word ἀστοχέω (astochéō), meaning to miss the mark, i.e. (figuratively) deviate from truth.

How is G795 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it erred (2 times), having swerved (1 time).

How many times does G795 appear in the Bible?

ἀστοχέω (astochéō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G795 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and (an aim).