ἀφαιρέω (aphairéō) — Cut Off

Greek word study: ἀφαιρέω (aphairéō), Strong's G851. to remove (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G851
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀφαιρέω (aphairéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to remove (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G575 (ἀπό) and G138 (αἱρέομαι);

KJV translation words: cut (smite) off, take away

Where this word appears

Strong's G851 is tagged on 10 words in 9 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:51 and last appears in Revelation 22:19.

How it is rendered in the text

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

cut off ×3to take away ×2I may take away ×1is taking away ×1shall take away ×1will be taken away from ×1will take away ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀφεῖλεν ×3ἀφαιρεθήσεται ×1ἀφαιρεῖν ×1ἀφαιρεῖται ×1ἀφελεῖ ×1ἀφελεῖν ×1ἀφέλωμαι ×1ἀφέλῃ ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×4Revelation ×2Matthew ×1Mark ×1Romans ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 9)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G575 ἀπό (apó), G138 αἱρέομαι (hairéomai).

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 aphairéō (G851) mean?

To remove (literally or figuratively).

How is G851 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G851 as: cut (smite) off, take away.

How often does ἀφαιρέω (aphairéō) appear?

Strong's G851 is tagged on 10 words in 9 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:51 and last appears in Revelation 22:19.