Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to deviate
Usage: ἀστοχέω, -ῶ (στόχος, a mark), [in LXX: Sir.7:19 8:9 * ;] to miss the mark, fail: with genitive, 1Ti.1:6 (so in π., MM, see word); before περί, 1Ti.6:21, 2Ti.2:18.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G795
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
3
Strong's G795 Quick Answer
Strong's G795 ἀστοχέω (astocheo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. astocheo (as-tokh-eh'-o) v. 1. to miss the mark 2. (figuratively) deviate from truth It has 5 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include erred and truth. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- astocheo (as-tokh-eh'-o) v. 1. to miss the mark 2. (figuratively) deviate from truth
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- erred and truth
Meaning and Definition
astocheo (as-tokh-eh'-o) v. 1. to miss the mark 2. (figuratively) deviate from truth [from a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and stoichos "an aim"] KJV: err, swerve Root(s): G1
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G795. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G795 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render astocheo, 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.
erred
1 Timothy 6:21
truth
2 Timothy 2:18
How Strong's G795 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 G795 (ἀστοχέω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Sirach 7:19 — ἀστόχει
- Sirach 8:9 — ἀστόχει
Strong's G795 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 G795 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
Strong's G795 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Forego not a wise and good woman: For her grace is above gold.
Miss not the discourse of the elders: For they also learned of their fathers, And of them thou shalt learn understanding, And to give answer as need requireth.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G795.
From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
Forego not a wise and good woman: For her grace is above gold.
Miss not the discourse of the elders: For they also learned of their fathers, And of them thou shalt learn understanding, And to give answer as need requireth.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G795, grouped by book.
1 Timothy 2 usages, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G795 FAQ
What does astocheo (ἀστοχέω) mean?
Astocheo (Strong's G795) is a Greek word most simply glossed "err". astocheo (as-tokh-eh'-o) v. 1. to miss the mark 2. (figuratively) deviate from truth
How many times is astocheo (ἀστοχέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G795 across 3 books.
Where can I study astocheo (ἀστοχέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G795 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate astocheo (ἀστοχέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as erred and truth. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G795 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G795, with linked reader references where each row is available.