Lexical Summary apoballó: To throw off, to cast away, to lose Original Word: ἀποβάλλω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cast away. From apo and ballo; to throw off; figuratively, to lose -- cast away. see GREEK apo see GREEK ballo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and balló Definition to throw off NASB Translation throw away (1), throwing aside (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 577: ἀποβάλλωἀποβάλλω: 2 aorist ἀπέβαλον; (from Homer down); to throw off, cast away: a garment, Mark 10:50. Tropical, confidence, Hebrews 10:35. Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Greek 577 pictures a decisive act of discarding or throwing something away. Though it surfaces only twice in the Greek New Testament, the term underscores a vital biblical tension: some things must be flung aside without hesitation, while other things must never be surrendered. Occurrences in Scripture “Throwing off his cloak, he jumped up and came to Jesus.” The blind beggar Bartimaeus casts aside his outer garment in an eager response to Christ’s call. The cloak, likely his most valuable earthly possession and a practical tool for collecting alms, becomes irrelevant in light of the opportunity to meet the Messiah. “So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.” Believers struggling under persecution are warned against discarding their bold assurance in Christ. The exhortation links steadfast confidence with future recompense, contrasting sharply with Bartimaeus’s discarded cloak. Physical and Spiritual Casting Away 1. Physical Hindrances: Bartimaeus illustrates how material security can impede the pursuit of Christ. His action exemplifies Luke 14:33 where discipleship demands relinquishing possessive claims. Historical Background • Cloak as Security: Mosaic law required returning a borrowed cloak by sunset (Exodus 22:26–27), revealing its importance for warmth and protection. Bartimaeus’s willingness to abandon it magnifies his faith. Theological Implications • Faith’s Priority: Scripture commends decisive abandonment of anything that obstructs access to Christ (see also Hebrews 12:1, “lay aside every weight”). Ministry Application • Evangelism: Encourage seekers to cast off competing securities when Christ calls. Related Biblical Themes • “Put off” the old self (Ephesians 4:22). Conclusion Strong’s 577 encapsulates the paradox of Christian discipleship: authentic faith throws aside obstructive baggage yet refuses to discard the bold assurance anchored in Christ’s finished work. Forms and Transliterations αποβαλείν αποβαλητε αποβάλητε ἀποβάλητε αποβάλλειν αποβάλλεται αποβαλων αποβαλών ἀποβαλὼν αποβεβληκύια αποβιάζου apobalete apobalēte apobálete apobálēte apobalon apobalōn apobalṑnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 10:50 V-APA-NMSGRK: ὁ δὲ ἀποβαλὼν τὸ ἱμάτιον NAS: Throwing aside his cloak, he jumped KJV: And he, casting away his garment, INT: and having cast away the cloak Hebrews 10:35 V-ASA-2P Strong's Greek 577 |
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