Greek word study
ἀφίστημι G0868
- Transliteration
- aphístēmi
- KJV glosses
- depart, draw (fall) away, refrain, withdraw self
Lexical summary
to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt
usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt
usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information