Strong's G402 · Greek
ἀναχωρέω
anachōréō
Definition
to retire
KJV: depart, give place, go (turn) aside, withdraw self
Root / derivation: from G303 (ἀνά) and G5562 (χωρέω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀναχωρέω across 14 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew10 verses
And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
Matthew 2:13And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Matthew 2:14When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
Matthew 2:22But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:
Matthew 4:12Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;
Matthew 9:24He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
Matthew 12:15But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;
Matthew 14:13When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.
Matthew 15:21Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
Matthew 27:5And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G402 (anachōréō) mean?
to retire
How many times does G402 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G402 (ἀναχωρέω) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “departed.”
How is anachōréō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G402 is rendered as “departed” (8×), “aside” (3×), “himself” (2×), “place” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἀναχωρέω come from?
from G303 (ἀνά) and G5562 (χωρέω);