Strong's Concordance/Greek/G795

Strong's G795 · Greek

ἀστοχέω

astocheo · /as-tokh-eh'-o/

Number
G795
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀστοχέω
Transliteration
astocheo
Pronunciation
as-tokh-eh'-o
KJV occurrences
3 verses

Definition

from a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and stoichos (an aim); to miss the mark, i.e. (figuratively) deviate from truth:--err, swerve.

KJV: err, swerve

Root / derivation: from a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and stoichos (an aim)

KJV usage breakdown

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

erred2×
swerved1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G795 (astocheo) mean?

from a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and stoichos (an aim); to miss the mark, i.e. (figuratively) deviate from truth:--err, swerve.

How many times does G795 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G795 (ἀστοχέω) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “erred.”

How is astocheo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G795 is rendered as “erred” (2×), “swerved” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἀστοχέω come from?

from a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and stoichos (an aim)