Strong G671ἀπόχρησις

using up

Transliteration
apochrēsis
Pronunciation
ap-okh'-ray-sis
Morphology
Greek Noun (Feminine)

Definition

From a compound of G575 and G5530; the act of using up that is consumption: - using.

Detailed definition

ἀπό-χρησις, -εως, ἡ
(ἀποχράομαι, to use to the full, abuse)
abuse, misuse: Col.2:22 (MM, see word).†
(AS)

In the Bible

Strong G671 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • using1

First verses

  1. Colossians 2:22
    Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
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Related words

Detailed Greek dictionary
ἀπό-χρησις, εως, ἡ,
getting rid of, τῶν περιττῶν uncertain in [Refs 1st c.AD+ (1st-2nd c.AD: Plutarchus Biographus et Philosophus 2.267f.)]
II consumption, using up, [NT (NT.Col.2.22.)]