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ἀφορίζω G873

G873 is the Greek word ἀφορίζω, transliterated aphorízō. The King James Version most often renders it separate.

Word: ἀφορίζωTransliteration: aphorízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 9 verses

What it means

to set off by boundary, i.e. (figuratively) limit, exclude, appoint, etc..

Where it comes from

from G575 (ἀπό) and G3724 (ὁρίζω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

separate 4×separated 4×sever 1×divideth 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: divide, separate, sever.

Verses using ἀφορίζω

All 9 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 13:49 · KJV

So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,

Matthew 25:32 · KJV

And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:

Luke 6:22 · KJV

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

Acts 13:2 · KJV

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

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.

Romans 1:1 · KJV

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

2 Corinthians 6:17 · KJV

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

Galatians 1:15 · KJV

But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,

Galatians 2:12 · KJV

For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

Common questions

What does Strong's G873 mean?

G873 is the Greek word ἀφορίζω (aphorízō), meaning to set off by boundary, i.e. (figuratively) limit, exclude, appoint, etc..

How is G873 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it separate (4 times), separated (4 times), sever (1 time), divideth (1 time).

How many times does G873 appear in the Bible?

ἀφορίζω (aphorízō) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G873 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G575 (ἀπό) and G3724 (ὁρίζω).

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