ἀποῤῥίπτω
aporrhíptō
G641 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To throw or cast off, to hurl away from oneself with force. The verb denotes the act of discarding or forcefully expelling something or oneself, whether physically (throwing aside an object or casting oneself down) or metaphorically (rejecting or renouncing something strongly). In context, can emphasize both the action of separation and the violence or decisiveness with which it is done.
Semantic Range
to throw away, to hurl off, to cast off (oneself or objects), to expel, to reject forcefully, to renounce decisively
Root / Etymology
From the preposition ἀπό (away from) and the verb ῥίπτω (to throw, to cast). The compound construction emphasizes motion away from the subject. Related to compounds with -ῥίπτω that similarly convey the concept of throwing with a specified direction (e.g., προσρίπτω, καταρρίπτω).
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, ἀποῤῥίπτω is attested in the sense of physically throwing away or hurling off, sometimes in contexts of battle (e.g., casting weapons, throwing off burdens). It carries a vivid sense of separation and abandonment. In the Septuagint and later Koine, it is used both literally, for physical acts (e.g., casting off a garment or casting someone out), and figuratively, for acts of strong rejection or renunciation. New Testament usage is relatively rare and retains this vivid sense of vigorous rejection or separation. Standard English translations typically render it as 'cast off,' 'throw off,' or 'hurl away,' but may understate the forcefulness implied in the Greek. Not to be confused with other ῥίπτω compounds that lack the 'away from' nuance (such as ἐπιῤῥίπτω, 'to throw upon').
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἀπό and ῥίπτω; to hurl off, i.e. precipitate (oneself):--cast.
Root Family
ῥίπ- (aporrhíptō) — to throw, to cast, to hurl
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G641-01 |
ἀπορίψαντας | aporipsantas | V AOR ACT PTCP ACC M PL |
should cast themselves | having hurled away | having hurled away | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G641-01 |
Acts 27:43 | ἀπορίψαντας | aporipsantas | V AOR ACT PTCP ACC M PL |
should cast themselves | having hurled away | having hurled away |