ἀποτρέπω (apotrépō) — Turn Away

Greek word study: ἀποτρέπω (apotrépō), Strong's G665. to deflect, i.e. (reflexively) avoid

GreekStrong's G665
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀποτρέπω (apotrépō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to deflect, i.e. (reflexively) avoid

Word study
Derivation: from G575 (ἀπό) and the base of G5157 (τροπή);

KJV translation words: turn away

Where this word appears

Strong's G665 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is 2 Timothy 3:5.

How it is rendered in the text

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

do yourself turn away from ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀποτρέπου ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • 2 Timothy 3:5 — ἀποτρέπου — do yourself turn away from

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G575 ἀπό (apó), 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 apotrépō (G665) mean?

To deflect, i.e. (reflexively) avoid.

How is G665 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G665 as: turn away.

How often does ἀποτρέπω (apotrépō) appear?

Strong's G665 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is 2 Timothy 3:5.