ἀποφεύγω (apopheúgō) — Escape

Greek word study: ἀποφεύγω (apopheúgō), Strong's G668. (figuratively) to escape

GreekStrong's G668
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀποφεύγω (apopheúgō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

(figuratively) to escape

Word study
Derivation: from G575 (ἀπό) and G5343 (φεύγω);

KJV translation words: escape

Where this word appears

Strong's G668 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Peter 1:4 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:20.

How it is rendered in the text

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

having escaped ×2escaping ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀποφυγόντες ×2ἀποφεύγοντας ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • 2 Peter 1:4 — ἀποφυγόντες — having escaped
  • 2 Peter 2:18 — ἀποφεύγοντας — escaping
  • 2 Peter 2:20 — ἀποφυγόντες — having escaped

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G575 ἀπό (apó), G5343 φεύγω (pheúgō).

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 apopheúgō (G668) mean?

(figuratively) to escape.

How is G668 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G668 as: escape.

How often does ἀποφεύγω (apopheúgō) appear?

Strong's G668 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Peter 1:4 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:20.