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Strong's G650 ἀποστερέω (apostereo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H650 — aphiq (“stream”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G650
Language Greek
Linked Usages 15
Books 9

Strong's G650 Quick Answer

Strong's G650 ἀποστερέω (apostereo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apostereo (ap-os-ter-eh'-o) v. 1. to despoil [from G575 and stereo "to deprive"] It has 15 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include defraud, defrauded, destitute, and kept. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
apostereo (ap-os-ter-eh'-o) v. 1. to despoil [from G575 and stereo "to deprive"]
Usage
15 linked usages
Books
9 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
defraud, defrauded, destitute, and kept

Meaning and Definition

apostereo (ap-os-ter-eh'-o) v. 1. to despoil [from G575 and stereo "to deprive"] KJV: defraud, destitute, kept back by fraud Root(s): G575

Original Word
ἀποστερέω
Transliteration
apostereo
Derivation
R1: 575
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G650. 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 defraud

Usage: ἀπο-στερέω, -ῶ (στερέω, to rob), [in LXX: Exo.21:10 (גָּרַע), Deu.24:14 (עָשַׁק), Mal.3:5, Sir.4:1 29:6-7 31:21-22 * ;] to defraud, deprive of, despoil (in cl. chiefly of the misappropriation of trust funds, Field, Notes, 33; cf. MM, see word): absol., Mrk.10:19, 1Co.6:8; with accusative of person(s), 1Co.7:5. Mid., endure deprivation: 1Co.6:7 (WM, § 38, 3; but see Bl., § 54, 5; M, Pr., 162); pass., ἀπεστερημένοι, bereft of: 1Ti.6:5.† (AS)

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How Strong's G650 Is Translated

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

Defraud Mark 10:19 3× defrauded 1 Corinthians 6:7 destitute 1 Timothy 6:5 kept James 5:4

How Strong's G650 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 6 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.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G650 (ἀποστερέω) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G650 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 G650 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 10:19 KJV

Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.

1 Corinthians 6:7 KJV

Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?

Strong's G650 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 21:10 Septuagint / Brenton

And if he take another to himself, he shall not deprive her of necessaries and her apparel, and her companionship with him.

1 Chronicles 14:14 Septuagint / Brenton

And David inquired of God again; and God said to him, Thou shalt not go after them; turn away from them, and thou shalt come upon them near the pear trees.

Malachi 3:5 Septuagint / Brenton

And I will draw near to you in judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the witches, and against the adulteresses, and against them that swear falsely by my name, and against them that keep back the hireling’s wages, and them that oppress the widow, and afflict orphans, and that wrest the judgment of the stranger, and fear not me, saith the Lord Almighty.

Strong's G650 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

6 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 8:23 Septuagint / Brenton

Let us not oppose necessity, nor seek vainglory by our own excruciation.

Wisdom of Sirach 4:1 Septuagint / Brenton

My son, defraud not the poor of his living, And make not the needy eyes to wait long.

Wisdom of Sirach 29:6 Septuagint / Brenton

If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half, And he will count as if he had found it: If not, he hath deprived him of his money, And he hath gotten him an enemy without cause: He payeth him with cursings and railings; And for honor he will pay him disgrace.

Usage Excerpts

First 15 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G650.

Exodus 21:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And if he take another to himself, he shall not deprive her of necessaries and her apparel, and her companionship with him.
1 Chronicles 14:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And David inquired of God again; and God said to him, Thou shalt not go after them; turn away from them, and thou shalt come upon them near the pear trees.
Malachi 3:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I will draw near to you in judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the witches, and against the adulteresses, and against them that swear falsely by my name, and against them that keep back the hireling’s wages, and them that oppress the widow, and afflict orphans, and that wrest the judgment of the stranger, and fear not me, saith the Lord Almighty.
Mark 10:19 New Testament, KJV
Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
1 Corinthians 6:7 New Testament, KJV
Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?
1 Corinthians 6:8 New Testament, KJV
Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren.
1 Corinthians 7:5 New Testament, KJV
Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
1 Timothy 6:5 New Testament, KJV
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
James 5:4 New Testament, KJV
Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.
4 Maccabees 8:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Let us not oppose necessity, nor seek vainglory by our own excruciation.
Wisdom of Sirach 4:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
My son, defraud not the poor of his living, And make not the needy eyes to wait long.
Wisdom of Sirach 29:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half, And he will count as if he had found it: If not, he hath deprived him of his money, And he hath gotten him an enemy without cause: He payeth him with cursings and railings; And for honor he will pay him disgrace.
Wisdom of Sirach 29:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Many therefore have refused to lend for other men’s ill dealing, Fearing to be defrauded.
Wisdom of Sirach 34:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And if thou hast been forced to eat, Arise, go forth, vomit, and thou shalt have rest.
Wisdom of Sirach 34:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
My son, hear me, and despise me not, And at the last thou shalt find as I told thee: In all thy works be quick, So shall there no sickness come unto thee.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G650, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 21:10
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 14:14
Malachi 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Malachi 3:5
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 10:19
1 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 6:7 1 Corinthians 6:8 1 Corinthians 7:5
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 6:5
James 1 usage, New Testament
James 5:4
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 8:23
Wisdom of Sirach 5 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 4:1 Wisdom of Sirach 29:6 Wisdom of Sirach 29:7 Wisdom of Sirach 34:21 Wisdom of Sirach 34:22

Strong's G650 FAQ

What does apostereo (ἀποστερέω) mean?

Apostereo (Strong's G650) is a Greek word most simply glossed "despoil". apostereo (ap-os-ter-eh'-o) v. 1. to despoil [from G575 and stereo "to deprive"]

How many times is apostereo (ἀποστερέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 15 linked usages for Strong's G650 across 9 books.

Where can I study apostereo (ἀποστερέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G650 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate apostereo (ἀποστερέω)?

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

Does Strong's G650 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 6 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G650, with linked reader references where each row is available.