ἀποβολήapobolḗ
rejection; figuratively, loss
Greek (New Testament) · G580
Meanings
1. a throwing away, rejection: opposed to πρόσλημψις, Romans 11:15.
2. a losing, loss: Acts 27:22.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Acts 27:22 But take courage! None of you will lose your lives, even though the ship will go down.
- Romans 11:15 For since their rejection meant that God offered salvation to the rest of the world, their acceptance will be even more wonderful. It will be life for those who were dead!
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.