ἀφαιρέω aphairéō
Meaning
to remove (literally or figuratively)
In the King James Version: cut (smite) off, take away
Derivation: from G575 (ἀπό) and G138 (αἱρέομαι);
Where it is used
- Matthew 26:51 At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
- Mark 14:47 And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
- Luke 1:25 “The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”
- Luke 10:42 But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
- Luke 16:3 The manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, now that my master is taking away my position? I am too weak to dig and too ashamed to beg.
- Luke 22:50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.
- Romans 11:27 And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.”
- Hebrews 10:4 because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.
- Revelation 22:19 And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book.