Strong's G654 · Greek
ἀποστρέφω
apostréphō
Definition
to turn away or back (literally or figuratively)
KJV: bring again, pervert, turn away (from)
Root / derivation: from G575 (ἀπό) and G4762 (στρέφω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀποστρέφω across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Matthew 26:52Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
Matthew 27:3Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
2 Timothy1 verse
Titus1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G654 (apostréphō) mean?
to turn away or back (literally or figuratively)
How many times does G654 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G654 (ἀποστρέφω) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “away.”
How is apostréphō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G654 is rendered as “away” (3×), “again” (2×), “from” (2×), “him” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἀποστρέφω come from?
from G575 (ἀπό) and G4762 (στρέφω);