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ἀφίστημι G868

G868 is the Greek word ἀφίστημι, transliterated aphístēmi. The King James Version most often renders it departed.

Word: ἀφίστημιTransliteration: aphístēmiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 14 verses

What it means

to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt; usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc..

Where it comes from

from G575 (ἀπό) and G2476 (ἵστημι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 15 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

departed 6×depart 2×drew away 1×refrain 1×might depart 1×depart from 1×withdraw thyself 1×let 1×departing 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: depart, draw (fall) away, refrain, withdraw self.

Verses using ἀφίστημι

All 14 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 2:37 · KJV

And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

Luke 4:13 · KJV

And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.

Luke 13:27 · KJV

But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

Acts 5:37 · KJV

After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.

Acts 5:38 · KJV

And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:

Acts 12:10 · KJV

When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

Acts 15:38 · KJV

But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.

Acts 19:9 · KJV

But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

Acts 22:29 · KJV

Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.

2 Corinthians 12:8 · KJV

For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

1 Timothy 4:1 · KJV

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

1 Timothy 6:5 · KJV

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

2 Timothy 2:19 · KJV

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Hebrews 3:12 · KJV

Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G868 mean?

G868 is the Greek word ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi), meaning to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt; usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc..

How is G868 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it departed (6 times), depart (2 times), drew away (1 time), refrain (1 time), might depart (1 time), among others.

How many times does G868 appear in the Bible?

ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi) is tagged in 14 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G868 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G575 (ἀπό) and G2476 (ἵστημι).

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