G795: ἀστοχέω
astochéō · “to deviate”
Definition
to miss the mark, i.e. (figuratively) deviate from truth
KJV translates it as: err, swerve
Word origin: from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and (an aim);
Extended definition
ἀστοχέω, -ῶ
(στόχος, a mark), [in LXX: Sir.7:19 8:9 * ;]
to miss the mark, fail: with genitive, 1Ti.1:6 (so in π., MM, see word); before περί, 1Ti.6:21, 2Ti.2:18.†
(AS)
(στόχος, a mark), [in LXX: Sir.7:19 8:9 * ;]
to miss the mark, fail: with genitive, 1Ti.1:6 (so in π., MM, see word); before περί, 1Ti.6:21, 2Ti.2:18.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G795 is translated
- having missed the mark ×1
- went astray. ×1
- went astray ×1
Bible verses with G795 (astochéō)
Astochéō appears in 3 verses.
- 1 Timothy 1:6
From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
- 1 Timothy 6:21
Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.
- 2 Timothy 2:18
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.