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Strong's G1612 ἐκστρέφω (ekstrepho)

Ekstrepho means “subvert” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1612 — gephen (“vine”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1612
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 5

Strong's G1612 Quick Answer

Strong's G1612 ἐκστρέφω (ekstrepho) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ekstrepho (ek-stref'-o) v. 1. to pervert (figuratively) [from G1537 and G4762] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include subverted. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
ekstrepho (ek-stref'-o) v. 1. to pervert (figuratively) [from G1537 and G4762]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
subverted

Meaning and Definition

ekstrepho (ek-stref'-o) v. 1. to pervert (figuratively) [from G1537 and G4762] KJV: subvert Root(s): G1537, G4762

Original Word
ἐκστρέφω
Transliteration
ekstrepho
Derivation
Root: στρέφω R1: 1537 R2: 4762
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1612. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

be warped

Usage: ἐκ-στρέφω [in LXX: Deu.32:20, Amo.6:13 Eze.16:34 A (הָפַךְ), Za 11:16 (פָּרַק pi.), Eze.13:20 (צוּד pi.)* ;] __1. to turn out of (Hom.). __2. to turn inside out; metaphorically, to change entirely, pervert (Aristoph.): Tit.3:11.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1612 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ekstrepho, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

subverted Titus 3:11

How Strong's G1612 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1612 (ἐκστρέφω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1612 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1612 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Titus 3:11 KJV

Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

Strong's G1612 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 32:20 Septuagint / Brenton

And said, I will turn away my face from them, And will show what shall happen to them in the last days; For it is a perverse generation, Sons in whom is no faith.

Ezekiel 13:20 Septuagint / Brenton

Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I am against your pillows, whereby ye there confound souls, and I will tear them away from your arms, and will set at liberty their souls which ye pervert to scatter them.

Amos 6:12 Septuagint / Brenton

Will horses run upon rocks? will they refrain from neighing at mares? for ye have turned judgment into poison, and the fruit of righteousness into bitterness:

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1612.

Deuteronomy 32:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And said, I will turn away my face from them, And will show what shall happen to them in the last days; For it is a perverse generation, Sons in whom is no faith.
Ezekiel 13:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I am against your pillows, whereby ye there confound souls, and I will tear them away from your arms, and will set at liberty their souls which ye pervert to scatter them.
Amos 6:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Will horses run upon rocks? will they refrain from neighing at mares? for ye have turned judgment into poison, and the fruit of righteousness into bitterness:
Zechariah 11:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For, behold, I will raise up a shepherd against the land: he shall not visit that which is perishing, and he shall not seek that which is scattered, and he shall not heal that which is bruised, nor guide that which is whole: but he shall devour the flesh of the choice ones, and shall dislocate the joints of their necks.
Titus 3:11 New Testament, KJV
Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1612, grouped by book.

Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Amos 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Titus 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1612 FAQ

What does ekstrepho (ἐκστρέφω) mean?

Ekstrepho (Strong's G1612) is a Greek word most simply glossed "subvert". ekstrepho (ek-stref'-o) v. 1. to pervert (figuratively) [from G1537 and G4762]

How many times is ekstrepho (ἐκστρέφω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G1612 across 5 books.

Where can I study ekstrepho (ἐκστρέφω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1612 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate ekstrepho (ἐκστρέφω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as subverted. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1612 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1612, with linked reader references where each row is available.