Lexical Summary apopheró: To carry away, to bear away, to remove Original Word: ἀποφέρω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bring, carry away. From apo and phero; to bear off (literally or relatively) -- bring, carry (away). see GREEK apo see GREEK phero HELPS Word-studies 667 apophérō (from 575 /apó, "away from" and 5342 /phérō, "carry") – properly, carry (bring) away from. 667 (apophérō) focuses back on the original condition (situation) from which someone is carried away (note the prefix, apo). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and pheró Definition to carry off, bear away NASB Translation carried (1), carried...away (2), carried away (1), carry (1), led...away (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 667: ἀποφέρωἀποφέρω: 1 aorist ἀπήνεγκα; 2 aorist infinitive ἀπενεγκεῖν; passive (present infinitive ἀποφέρεσθαι); 1 aorist infinitive ἀπενεχθῆναι; (from Homer down); to carry off, take away: τινα, with the idea of violence included, Mark 15:1; εἰς τόπον τινα, Revelation 17:3; Revelation 21:10; passive Luke 16:22. to carry or bring away (Latindefero): τί εἰς with an accusative of place, 1 Corinthians 16:3; τί ἀπό τίνος ἐπί τινα, with passive, Acts 19:12 (L T Tr WH for Rec. ἐπιφέρεσθαι). Topical Lexicon Concept Overview This verb portrays the act of conveying something or someone from one place to another, whether by human hands, angelic assistance, or the power of the Holy Spirit. Its flexible usage covers physical relocation, judicial transfer, spiritual transport, and the delivery of material aid, all of which underline the sovereignty of God in guiding events and people toward His ordained purposes. Occurrences in the New Testament 1. Mark 15:1 – Religious leaders “led Him away” to Pilate. Judicial and Redemptive Transfer (Mark 15:1) The first occurrence frames the word within Jesus’ passion. The Sanhedrin’s decision to hand Jesus over to Roman authority signals more than a procedural movement; it marks the fulfillment of prophecy that “the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6). What appears as human manipulation is ultimately God’s redemptive orchestration, highlighting the paradox of earthly injustice serving heavenly justice. Angelic Escort and the Hope of Believers (Luke 16:22) The contrast between the rich man and Lazarus climaxes in Lazarus being “carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom”. The verb shifts the focus from earthly deprivation to heavenly consolation. The scene assures believers that death is not abandonment but a divinely supervised transition into covenant rest. Miraculous Conveyance of Healing (Acts 19:12) In Ephesus, handkerchiefs and aprons “were carried away to the sick, and the diseases left them.” The movement here extends apostolic ministry beyond physical proximity, showcasing God’s willingness to work through ordinary objects to magnify the name of Jesus and to validate His messengers (Acts 19:17). The verb emphasizes both the portability of the gospel’s power and the responsibility of believers to transport that power to places of need. Stewardship and Corporate Responsibility (1 Corinthians 16:3) Paul arranges that approved representatives “carry your gift to Jerusalem.” Benevolence is not a casual afterthought; it is an organized, accountable act of fellowship. The term underscores the dignity of giving: offerings are not merely sent, they are borne with care, linking donor and recipient in a chain of love that traverses geography and culture. Prophetic Transport in Apocalyptic Vision (Revelation 17:3; 21:10) John twice testifies, “He carried me away in the Spirit.” Whether into a wilderness scene of judgment or to a lofty mountain of glory, the Spirit’s conveyance situates the seer where divine revelation can be received. The verb thus functions as a hinge between earthly limitation and heavenly perspective, affirming that revelation is granted, not grasped. Theological and Devotional Themes 1. Divine Initiative – In every text, the ultimate mover is God, whether directly or through agents. Historical Background First-century readers knew the practical realities of transporting prisoners, alms, and trade goods along Roman roads. The verb, therefore, resonated with daily life while elevating mundane logistics to matters of eternal consequence. Ministry Applications • Pastoral Care – The angelic escort of Luke 16:22 invites teaching on the believer’s hope at death. Practical Implications for Contemporary Believers Believers are called to be carriers—of Christ’s testimony, of practical aid, of spiritual insight. Whether escorting the dying with prayer, organizing relief for distant saints, or seeking fresh revelation in the Spirit, the Church continues the pattern embedded in this verb: moving at God’s command so that His purposes reach their appointed destination. Forms and Transliterations απενέγκαιτο απενέγκασθαι απένεγκε απενεγκειν απενεγκείν ἀπενεγκεῖν απενεχθηναι απενεχθήναι ἀπενεχθῆναι απενεχθήσονται απενεχθήσονταί απηνεγκαν απήνεγκαν ἀπήνεγκαν απήνεγκέ απηνεγκεν απήνεγκεν ἀπήνεγκέν απηνέχθη αποίσει αποίσονται αποίσω αποφερεσθαι ἀποφέρεσθαι αποφέρουσιν apenechthenai apenechthênai apenechthēnai apenechthē̂nai apenenkan apēnenkan apḗnenkan apenenkein apenenkeîn apenenken apēnenken apḗnenkén apopheresthai apophéresthaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 15:1 V-AIA-3PGRK: τὸν Ἰησοῦν ἀπήνεγκαν καὶ παρέδωκαν NAS: Jesus, they led Him away and delivered KJV: Jesus, and carried [him] away, and INT: Jesus carried [him] away and delivered [him] Luke 16:22 V-ANP Acts 19:12 V-PNM/P 1 Corinthians 16:3 V-ANA Revelation 17:3 V-AIA-3S Revelation 21:10 V-AIA-3S Strong's Greek 667 |
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