Strong’s G0648

ἀποστεγάζω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

apostegazó

Pronunciation

ah-pos-teh-GAH-zo

Definition

To unroof, to remove the roof

Meaning

I unroof, take the roof off.

Usage

The verb ἀποστεγάζω is used in the New Testament to describe the physical act of removing a roof. It is a vivid term that conveys the idea of uncovering or making an opening by taking away the covering structure. This action is typically associated with making an entrance or creating access where there was none before.

Bible references

Mark 2:4