"also spelled ἀπορρίπτω, pr. to be without means; met. to hesitate, be at a stand, be in doubt and perplexity, Jn. 13:22; Acts 25:20; 2 Cor. 4:8; Gal. 4:20"
Definition and meaning
also spelled ἀπορρίπτω, pr. to be without means; met. to hesitate, be at a stand, be in doubt and perplexity, Jn. 13:22; Acts 25:20; 2 Cor. 4:8; Gal. 4:20
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀπορέω
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of aporeo (G639) across the King James Bible.
Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.
And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
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Common questions
Strong's G639 (aporeo) is a Greek word that means: also spelled ἀπορρίπτω, pr. to be without means; met. to hesitate, be at a stand, be in doubt and perplexity, Jn. 13:22; Acts 25:20; 2 Cor. 4:8; Gal. 4:20 It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word aporeo (G639) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G639 is aporeo, a Greek word defined as: also spelled ἀπορρίπτω, pr. to be without means; met. to hesitate, be at a stand, be in doubt and perplexity, Jn. 13:22; Acts 25:20; 2 Cor. 4:8; Gal. . James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
aporeo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.