ἀποκεφαλίζω (apokephalízō) — Behead
Greek word study: ἀποκεφαλίζω (apokephalízō), Strong's G607. to decapitate
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to decapitate
KJV translation words: behead
Strong's G607 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 14:10 and last appears in Luke 9:9.
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Verses (all 4)
- Matthew 14:10 — ἀπεκεφάλισεν — beheaded
- Mark 6:16 — ἀπεκεφάλισα — beheaded
- Mark 6:27 — ἀπεκεφάλισεν — he beheaded
- Luke 9:9 — ἀπεκεφάλισα — beheaded
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Named in this entry's derivation: G575 ἀπό (apó), G2776 κεφαλή (kephalḗ).
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What does apokephalízō (G607) mean?
To decapitate.
How is G607 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G607 as: behead.
How often does ἀποκεφαλίζω (apokephalízō) appear?
Strong's G607 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 14:10 and last appears in Luke 9:9.
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