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Strong's G655 ἀποστυγέω (apostygeo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H655 — ophen (“turn”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G655
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G655 Quick Answer

Strong's G655 ἀποστυγέω (apostugeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apostugeo (ap-os-toog-eh'-o) v. 1. to detest utterly [from G575 and the base of G4767] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include abhor. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
apostugeo (ap-os-toog-eh'-o) v. 1. to detest utterly [from G575 and the base of G4767]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
abhor

Meaning and Definition

apostugeo (ap-os-toog-eh'-o) v. 1. to detest utterly [from G575 and the base of G4767] KJV: abhor Root(s): G575, G4767

Original Word
ἀποστυγέω
Transliteration
apostugeo
Derivation
Root: στυγνητός R1: 575 R2: 4767
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G655. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G655 Is Translated

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

Abhor Romans 12:9

How Strong's G655 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 G655 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 G655 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Romans 12:9 KJV

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G655.

Romans 12:9 New Testament, KJV
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G655, grouped by book.

Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 12:9

Strong's G655 FAQ

What does apostygeo (ἀποστυγέω) mean?

Apostygeo (Strong's G655) is a Greek word most simply glossed "abhor". apostugeo (ap-os-toog-eh'-o) v. 1. to detest utterly [from G575 and the base of G4767]

How many times is apostygeo (ἀποστυγέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G655 across 1 book.

Where can I study apostygeo (ἀποστυγέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G655 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate apostygeo (ἀποστυγέω)?

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