Aphístēmi — G868

Definition

verb

1. transitively, in present, imperfect, future, 1 aorist active, to make stand off, cause to withdraw, to remove
2. intransitively, in perfect, pluperfect, 2 aorist active, to stand off, stand aloof, in various senses (as in Greek writings) according to the context

to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt; usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.

Usually translated as

depart, refrain, draw, away, withdraw self

Origin

from G575 and G2476

• apó (G575)
• hístēmi (G2476)

Occurrences

Aphístēmi occurs 15 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (4), Acts (6), 2 Corinthians (1), 1 Timothy (2), 2 Timothy (1), Hebrews (1)

• Luke 2:37 — And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed (ἀφίστατο) not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
• Luke 4:13 — And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed (ἀπέστη) from him for a season.
• Luke 8:13 — They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away (ἀφίστανται).
• Luke 13:27 — But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart (ἀπόστητε) from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
• Acts 5:37 — After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away (ἀπέστησεν) much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.
• Acts 5:38 — And now I say unto you, Refrain (ἀπόστητε) from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
• Acts 12:10 — When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed (ἀπέστη) from him.
• Acts 15:38 — But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed (ἀποστάντα) from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
• Acts 19:9 — But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed (ἀποστὰς) from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
• Acts 22:29 — Then straightway they departed (ἀπέστησαν) from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.
• 2 Corinthians 12:8 — For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart (ἀποστῆ) from me.
• 1 Timothy 4:1 — Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart (ἀποστήσονταί) from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
• 1 Timothy 6:5 — Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself (Ἀφίστασο).
• 2 Timothy 2:19 — Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart (ἀποστήτω) from iniquity.
• Hebrews 3:12 — Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing (ἀποστῆναι) from the living God.