Strong’s G0402

ἀναχωρέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

anachóreó

Pronunciation

an-akh-or-eh'-o

Definition

To withdraw, to depart, to go away

Meaning

I return, retire, withdraw, depart (underlying idea perhaps of taking refuge from danger or of going into retirement).

Usage

The verb ἀναχωρέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of withdrawing or departing from a place. It often implies a deliberate or strategic retreat, whether for safety, contemplation, or to avoid confrontation. The term can also suggest a temporary departure with the intention to return.

Bible references

Matthew 2:12;Matthew 2:13;Matthew 2:14;Matthew 2:22;Matthew 4:12;Matthew 9:24;Matthew 12:15;Matthew 14:13;Matthew 15:21;Matthew 27:5;Mark 3:7;John 6:15;Acts 23:19;Acts 26:31