ἀποχωρέω (G672) — Greek Lexicon

ἀποχωρέω

apochōréō

G672 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To go away, withdraw, or depart from a place or person; indicates movement away from a specific location, group, or individual, often with a sense of purposeful separation or disengagement. Can denote physical departure or withdrawal in both literal and figurative senses.

Semantic Range

to go away, withdraw, depart, leave, retreat, disengage

Root / Etymology

From the preposition ἀπό (from, away from) and the verb χωρέω (to make room, to go, to advance), forming a compound verb meaning 'to go away' or 'depart.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, ἀποχωρέω is attested with the general sense of 'to withdraw' or 'to go away,' sometimes with military or political connotations (e.g., withdrawing troops, retreating). In Hellenistic and Koine Greek, the term retains this basic sense and occurs in a range of narratives, including historical, philosophical, and everyday contexts. In the Septuagint and New Testament, it typically refers to leaving or withdrawing from a location or group, often emphasizing the intentionality or resolve of the departure. English translations often use 'depart' or 'go away,' but these may not fully capture situations where withdrawal is strategic, calculated, or involves disengagement from a group or responsibility. The term contrasts with verbs like ἐκπορεύομαι (to go out), which emphasizes movement from inside to outside, while ἀποχωρέω centers on departing or withdrawing, sometimes with connotations of separation or disengagement. There is no specific religious or ritual meaning inherent to ἀποχωρέω; its nuance depends on narrative context. Not used as frequently as other common verbs of movement in the New Testament, but when used, it highlights the act of leaving, often with implied motives or consequences for those involved.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from ἀπό and χωρέω; to go away:--depart.

Root Family

ἀποχωρέω (apochōreō) — to go away, withdraw, depart, make room

Root χωρ- to go, to make room, to depart

Word Forms

3 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G672-02`	ἀποχωρεῖτε	apochoreite	`V PRS ACT IMP 2P PL`	depart	withdraw	withdraw	1
`G672-03`	ἀποχωρήσας	apochoresas	`V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG`	departing	having withdrawn	having departed	1
`G672-01`	ἀποχωρεῖ	apochorei	`V PRS ACT IND 3P SG`	departs	he/she withdraws	he withdraws	1

Occurrences in Scripture

3 occurrences

Filter by SIDANCE:

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G672-02`	Matthew 7:23	ἀποχωρεῖτε	apochoreite	`V PRS ACT IMP 2P PL`	depart	withdraw	withdraw
`G672-01`	Luke 9:39	ἀποχωρεῖ	apochorei	`V PRS ACT IND 3P SG`	departs	he/she withdraws	he withdraws
`G672-03`	Acts 13:13	ἀποχωρήσας	apochoresas	`V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG`	departing	having withdrawn	having departed

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