ἈΠΟΣΤΑΣΙΣ, ἀποστασις
APOSTASIS, apostasis
Sounds Like: ah-po-STA-sis
Translations: apostasy, a apostasy, rebellion, revolt, defection, desertion
From the root: ἈΠΟΣΤΑΣΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a standing away from, a defection, or a revolt. It can describe a political rebellion or a religious falling away from faith or principles. It implies a deliberate separation or abandonment of a previous allegiance or position.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G0646 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 17 — 9:227
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Two — 21:50
From the same root
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