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ἀφαιρέω

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greekNew TestamentVerb10 occurrences6 books9 verses

Definition

ἀφ-αιρέω, -ῶ

[in LXX (Cremer, 615 f.) for סוּר, עָבַר, H7311 כָּרַת, etc. (35 words in all) ;]

to take from, take away, take off: with accusative, τὸ ὠτίον, Matthew 26:51, Mark 14:47 (ὠτάριον, WH), Luke 22:50 (οὖς); ὄνειδος, Luke 1:25; before ἀπό, Revelation 22:19, Luke 16:3 (mid.); pass., C. genitive, Luke 10:42; ἀ. ἁμαρτίος, Hebrews 10:4, Romans 11:27 (mid.) (MM, see word).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀφαιρέω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

10 total
  1. Matthew 26:51ἀφεῖλεν · cutting off
    At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
  2. Mark 14:47ἀφεῖλεν · cutting off
    And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
  3. Luke 1:25ἀφελεῖν · and taken away
    “The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”
  4. Luke 10:42ἀφαιρεθήσεται · will not be taken away from
    But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
  5. Luke 16:3ἀφαιρεῖται · is taking
    The manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, now that my master is taking away my position? I am too weak to dig and too ashamed to beg.
  6. Luke 22:50ἀφεῖλεν · cutting off
    And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.
  7. Romans 11:27ἀφέλωμαι · I take away
    And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.”
  8. Hebrews 10:4ἀφαιρεῖν · to take away
    …because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.
  9. Revelation 22:19ἀφέλῃ · takes away; ἀφελεῖ · will take away
    And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book.