Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to escape
Usage: ἀπο-φεύγω [in LXX: Sir.22:22 * ;] to flee from, escape: with accusative, 2Pe.2:18 2:20; with genitive, 2Pe.1:4.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G668
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's G668 Quick Answer
Strong's G668 ἀποφεύγω (apopheugo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apopheugo (ap-of-yoo'-go) v. 1. (figuratively) to escape [from G575 and G5343] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include through, escaped, great, these, and world. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- apopheugo (ap-of-yoo'-go) v. 1. (figuratively) to escape [from G575 and G5343]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- through, escaped, great, these, and world
Meaning and Definition
apopheugo (ap-of-yoo'-go) v. 1. (figuratively) to escape [from G575 and G5343] KJV: escape Root(s): G575, G5343
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G668. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
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.
through
escaped
great
these
world
friend
whereby
given
exceeding
precious
promises
might
How Strong's G668 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 3 linked usages.
- 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 G668 (ἀποφεύγω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Sirach 22:22 — ἀποφεύξεται
Strong's G668 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 G668 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Strong's G668 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
If thou hast opened thy mouth against thy friend, fear not; For there may be a reconciliation: Except for upbraiding, or pride, or disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound: For for these things every friend will depart.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G668.
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
If thou hast opened thy mouth against thy friend, fear not; For there may be a reconciliation: Except for upbraiding, or pride, or disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound: For for these things every friend will depart.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G668, grouped by book.
2 Peter 3 usages, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G668 FAQ
What does apopheugo (ἀποφεύγω) mean?
Apopheugo (Strong's G668) is a Greek word most simply glossed "escape". apopheugo (ap-of-yoo'-go) v. 1. (figuratively) to escape [from G575 and G5343]
How many times is apopheugo (ἀποφεύγω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G668 across 2 books.
Where can I study apopheugo (ἀποφεύγω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G668 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate apopheugo (ἀποφεύγω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as through, escaped, great, these, world, and friend. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G668 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G668, with linked reader references where each row is available.