Strong's Concordance/Greek/G646

Strong's G646 · Greek

ἀποστασία

apostasía

Number
G646
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀποστασία
Transliteration
apostasía
KJV occurrences
2 verses

Definition

defection from truth (properly, the state) ("apostasy")

KJV: falling away, forsake

Root / derivation: feminine of the same as G647 (ἀποστάσιον);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀποστασία across 2 verses.

away1×
forsake1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G646 (apostasía) mean?

defection from truth (properly, the state) ("apostasy")

How many times does G646 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G646 (ἀποστασία) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “away.”

How is apostasía translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G646 is rendered as “away” (1×), “forsake” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἀποστασία come from?

feminine of the same as G647 (ἀποστάσιον);