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Strong's G642 ἀπορφανίζω (aporphanizo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H642 — ephuddah (“ephod”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G642
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G642 Quick Answer

Strong's G642 ἀπορφανίζω (aporphanizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. aporphanizo (ap-or-fan-id'-zo) v. 1. to bereave wholly 2. (figuratively) separate (from intercourse) It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include brethren, being, taken, short, and time. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
aporphanizo (ap-or-fan-id'-zo) v. 1. to bereave wholly 2. (figuratively) separate (from intercourse)
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
brethren, being, taken, short, and time

Meaning and Definition

aporphanizo (ap-or-fan-id'-zo) v. 1. to bereave wholly 2. (figuratively) separate (from intercourse) [from G575 and a derivative of G3737] KJV: take Root(s): G575, G3737

Original Word
ἀπορφανίζω
Transliteration
aporphanizo
Derivation
Root: ὀρφανός R1: 575 R2: 3737
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G642. 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 orphan

Usage: ἀπ-ορφανίζω (ἀπό, ὀρφανός), to be bereaved (prop., of a parent, Lft., Notes, 36); metaphorically, 1Th.2:17 (where Field thinks it = χωρισθέντες, Notes, 199).† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

brethren being taken short time presence heart endeavoured more abundantly see face

How Strong's G642 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G642 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 G642 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Thessalonians 2:17 KJV

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G642.

1 Thessalonians 2:17 New Testament, KJV
But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G642, grouped by book.

1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G642 FAQ

What does aporphanizo (ἀπορφανίζω) mean?

Aporphanizo (Strong's G642) is a Greek word most simply glossed "take". aporphanizo (ap-or-fan-id'-zo) v. 1. to bereave wholly 2. (figuratively) separate (from intercourse)

How many times is aporphanizo (ἀπορφανίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G642 across 1 book.

Where can I study aporphanizo (ἀπορφανίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G642 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate aporphanizo (ἀπορφανίζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as brethren, being, taken, short, time, and presence. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.