ἀνατρέπω (anatrépō) — Overthrow

Greek word study: ἀνατρέπω (anatrépō), Strong's G396. to overturn (figuratively)

GreekStrong's G396
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀνατρέπω (anatrépō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to overturn (figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G303 (ἀνά) and the base of G5157 (τροπή);

KJV translation words: overthrow, subvert

Where this word appears

Strong's G396 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 2:15 and last appears in Titus 1:11.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

He overthrew ×1overthrow ×1they are overthrowing ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀνατρέπουσιν ×2ἀνέτρεψεν ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×12 Timothy ×1Titus ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • John 2:15 — ἀνέτρεψεν — He overthrew
  • 2 Timothy 2:18 — ἀνατρέπουσιν — they are overthrowing
  • Titus 1:11 — ἀνατρέπουσιν — overthrow

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G303 ἀνά (aná), G5157 τροπή (tropḗ).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does anatrépō (G396) mean?

To overturn (figuratively).

How is G396 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G396 as: overthrow, subvert.

How often does ἀνατρέπω (anatrépō) appear?

Strong's G396 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 2:15 and last appears in Titus 1:11.