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Strong's G671 ἀπόχρησις (apochresis)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H671 — apharcekay (“Apharsachites”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G671
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G671 Quick Answer

Strong's G671 ἀπόχρησις (apochresis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apochresis (ap-okh'-ray-sis) n. 1. the act of using up, i.e. consumption [from a compound of G575 and G5530] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include using. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
apochresis (ap-okh'-ray-sis) n. 1. the act of using up, i.e. consumption [from a compound of G575 and G5530]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
using

Meaning and Definition

apochresis (ap-okh'-ray-sis) n. 1. the act of using up, i.e. consumption [from a compound of G575 and G5530] KJV: using Root(s): G575, G5530

Original Word
ἀπόχρησις
Transliteration
apochresis
Derivation
Root: χράομαι R1: 575 R2: 5530
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G671. 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)

using up

Usage: ἀπό-χρησις, -εως, ἡ (ἀποχράομαι, to use to the full, abuse) abuse, misuse: Col.2:22 (MM, see word).† (AS)

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How Strong's G671 Is Translated

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

How Strong's G671 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 G671 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 G671 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Colossians 2:22 KJV

Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G671.

Colossians 2:22 New Testament, KJV
Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G671, grouped by book.

Colossians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G671 FAQ

What does apochresis (ἀπόχρησις) mean?

Apochresis (Strong's G671) is a Greek word most simply glossed "using". apochresis (ap-okh'-ray-sis) n. 1. the act of using up, i.e. consumption [from a compound of G575 and G5530]

How many times is apochresis (ἀπόχρησις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G671 across 1 book.

Where can I study apochresis (ἀπόχρησις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G671 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate apochresis (ἀπόχρησις)?

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