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Strong's G607 ἀποκεφαλίζω (apokephalizo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H607 — antah (“thou”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G607
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 4

Strong's G607 Quick Answer

Strong's G607 ἀποκεφαλίζω (apokephalizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apokephalizo (ap-ok-ef-al-id'-zo) v. 1. to decapitate [from G575 and G2776] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include beheaded. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
apokephalizo (ap-ok-ef-al-id'-zo) v. 1. to decapitate [from G575 and G2776]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
beheaded

Meaning and Definition

apokephalizo (ap-ok-ef-al-id'-zo) v. 1. to decapitate [from G575 and G2776] KJV: behead Root(s): G575, G2776

Original Word
ἀποκεφαλίζω
Transliteration
apokephalizo
Derivation
Root: κεφαλή R1: 575 R2: 2776
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G607. 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)

to behead

Usage: ἀπο-κεφαλίζω (ἀπό, κεφαλή), [in LXX: Psa.151:7 * ;] to behead: Mat.14:10, Mrk.6:16, 28 Luk.9:9.† (AS)

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How Strong's G607 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render apokephalizo, 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.

beheaded Matthew 14:10 4×

How Strong's G607 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New 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 G607 (ἀποκεφαλίζω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G607 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 G607 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 14:10 KJV

And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

Mark 6:16 KJV

But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.

Mark 6:27 KJV

And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

Strong's G607 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 151:7 Septuagint / Brenton

But I drew his own sword, and beheaded him, And removed reproach from the children of Israel.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G607.

Psalms 151:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But I drew his own sword, and beheaded him, And removed reproach from the children of Israel.
Matthew 14:10 New Testament, KJV
And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
Mark 6:16 New Testament, KJV
But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.
Mark 6:27 New Testament, KJV
And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
Luke 9:9 New Testament, KJV
And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G607, grouped by book.

Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 151:7
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 14:10
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 6:16 Mark 6:27
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 9:9

Strong's G607 FAQ

What does apokephalizo (ἀποκεφαλίζω) mean?

Apokephalizo (Strong's G607) is a Greek word most simply glossed "behead". apokephalizo (ap-ok-ef-al-id'-zo) v. 1. to decapitate [from G575 and G2776]

How many times is apokephalizo (ἀποκεφαλίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G607 across 4 books.

Where can I study apokephalizo (ἀποκεφαλίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G607 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate apokephalizo (ἀποκεφαλίζω)?

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

Does Strong's G607 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G607, with linked reader references where each row is available.