ἀποτάσσομαιapotássomai

to set apart.

Greek (New Testament) · G657

Meanings

Mid., in late Gk., with dative

(a) to take leave of: Mark 6:46, Luke 9:61, Acts 18:18, Acts 18:21, 2 Corinthians 2:13

(b) to forsake: Luke 14:33.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 6 times in the Bible.

  • Mark 6:46 After telling everyone good-bye, he went up into the hills by himself to pray.
  • Luke 9:61 Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.”
  • Luke 14:33 So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.
  • Acts 18:18 Paul stayed in Corinth for some time after that, then said good-bye to the brothers and sisters and went to nearby Cenchrea. There he shaved his head according to Jewish custom, marking the end of a vow. Then he set sail for Syria, taking Priscilla and Aquila with him.
  • Acts 18:21 As he left, however, he said, “I will come back later, God willing.” Then he set sail from Ephesus.
  • 2 Corinthians 2:13 But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn’t yet arrived with a report from you. So I said good-bye and went on to Macedonia to find him.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.