ἀποτάσσω
apotassō
to leave
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀποτάσσω (apotassō) is defined as "to leave." This verb appears six times in the Bible, indicating a straightforward and uncomplicated meaning. Its usage suggests a sense of departure or relinquishment, without any connotations of abandonment or rejection. The frequency of its occurrence in the Bible, although limited, implies that the concept of leaving is significant in various contexts. It may be used to describe physical departure, such as leaving a place or a person, or it could refer to a more abstract sense of relinquishing control or responsibility. Given its simple definition and limited occurrences, the significance of ἀποτάσσω lies in its clarity and precision. It provides a concise way to express the idea of leaving without introducing ambiguity or complexity.
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Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
After he had taken leave of them, he went up the mountain to pray.
Luke 9:61Another also said, “I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to say good-bye to those who are at my house.”
Luke 14:33So therefore whoever of you who doesn’t renounce all that he has, he can’t be my disciple.
Acts 18:18Paul, having stayed after this many more days, took his leave of the brothers, and sailed from there for Syria, together with Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had a vow.
Acts 18:21but taking his leave of them, he said, “I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem, but I will return again to you if God wills.” Then he set sail from Ephesus.
2 Corinthians 2:13I had no relief for my spirit, because I didn’t find Titus, my brother, but taking my leave of them, I went out into Macedonia.