ἀποστάσιον (apostásion) — Divorcement

Greek word study: ἀποστάσιον (apostásion), Strong's G647. properly, something separative, i.e. (specially) divorce

GreekStrong's G647
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀποστάσιον (apostásion)

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properly, something separative, i.e. (specially) divorce

Word study
Derivation: neuter of a (presumed) adjective from a derivative of G868 (ἀφίστημι);

KJV translation words: (writing of) divorcement

Where this word appears

Strong's G647 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:31 and last appears in Mark 10:4.

How it is rendered in the text

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

of divorce ×2a letter of divorce ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀποστασίου ×2ἀποστάσιον ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×2Mark ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Matthew 5:31 — ἀποστάσιον — a letter of divorce
  • Matthew 19:7 — ἀποστασίου — of divorce
  • Mark 10:4 — ἀποστασίου — of divorce

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G868 ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G646 ἀποστασία (apostasía).

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 apostásion (G647) mean?

Properly, something separative, i.e. (specially) divorce.

How is G647 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G647 as: (writing of) divorcement.

How often does ἀποστάσιον (apostásion) appear?

Strong's G647 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:31 and last appears in Mark 10:4.