Greek Word Study · Strong’s G607
ἀποκεφαλίζω
apokephalizō · “to behead”
Used 4 times across 3 books
Definition
ἀπο-κεφαλίζω
(ἀπό, κεφαλή), [in LXX: Psa.151:7 * ;]
to behead: Mat.14:10, Mrk.6:16, 28 Luk.9:9.†
(ἀπό, κεφαλή), [in LXX: Psa.151:7 * ;]
to behead: Mat.14:10, Mrk.6:16, 28 Luk.9:9.†
Where it appears
Matthew1
Mark2
Luke1
In the text
Matthew 14:10And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.Mark 6:16But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.Mark 6:27And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,Luke 9:9And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
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