ἀποστασία
apostasiaapostasyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
άποστασία, -ας, ἡ
(ἀφίστημι), [in LXX for מַעַל, etc. ;]
defection, apostasy, revolt; in late Gk. (MM, Exp., viii; Lft., Notes, 111; Cremer, 308) for cl. ἀπόστασις, frequently in sense of political revolt, in LXX (e.g. Joshua 22:22, 2 Chronicles 29:19, Jeremiah 2:19) and NT always of religious apostasy: Acts 21:21, 2 Thessalonians 2:3.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Acts 21:21ἀποστασίαν · to forsakeBut they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3ἀποστασία · rebellionLet no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed.