ἀποστάσιον

apostásion

Number

G647

Language

Greek

Original word

ἀποστάσιον

Transliteration

apostásion

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

properly, something separative, i.e. (specially) divorce

KJV: (writing of) divorcement

Root / derivation: neuter of a (presumed) adjective from a derivative of G868 (ἀφίστημι);

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀποστάσιον across 3 verses.

divorcement3×

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

Matthew2 verses

It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

Mark1 verse

And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.

What does Strong's G647 (apostásion) mean?

properly, something separative, i.e. (specially) divorce

How many times does G647 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G647 (ἀποστάσιον) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “divorcement.”

How is apostásion translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G647 is rendered as “divorcement” (3×).

Where does the Greek word ἀποστάσιον come from?

neuter of a (presumed) adjective from a derivative of G868 (ἀφίστημι);