Apotássomai — G657

Definition

verb

literally, to say adieu (by departing or dismissing); figuratively, to renounce

1. properly, to separate oneself, withdraw oneself from anyone, i. e. to take leave of, bid farewell to (Vulg.valefacio )
2. tropically, to renounce, forsake

Usually translated as

bid farewell, take leave, forsake, send away

Origin

middle voice from G575 and G5021

• apó (G575)
• tássō (G5021)

Occurrences

Apotássomai occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Luke (2), Acts (2), 2 Corinthians (1)

• Mark 6:46 — And when he had sent them away (ἀποταξάμενος), he departed into a mountain to pray.
• Luke 9:61 — And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell (ἀποτάξασθαι), which are at home at my house.
• Luke 14:33 — So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh (ἀποτάσσεται) not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
• Acts 18:18 — And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave (ἀποταξάμενος) of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
• Acts 18:21 — But bade them farewell (απεταξατο), saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
• 2 Corinthians 2:13 — I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave (ἀποταξάμενος) of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.