Strong’s G0522

ἀπαίρω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

apairó

Pronunciation

ä-pī'-rō

Definition

To lift off, to remove, to take away

Meaning

I take away, remove; pass: I am taken away, withdrawn.

Usage

The verb ἀπαίρω (apairó) is used in the New Testament to convey the action of lifting off or removing something. It often implies a sense of separation or taking away, whether physically or metaphorically. The term can be used in contexts where something is being physically lifted or removed, or in a more abstract sense, such as the removal of sin or burdens.

Bible references

Matthew 9:15;Mark 2:20;Luke 5:35