G568

ἀπέχω

apechō

Verb · From ἀπό (G575) and ἔχω (G2192)

From G575 and G2192; (actively) to have out, i.e. receive in full; (intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e. be distant (literally or figuratively):—be, have, receive.

Outline

have

to hold back, keep off, prevent
to have wholly or in full, to have received
it is enough, sufficient

to be away, absent, distant
to hold one's self off, abstain
The word "have" in Mat 6.2, is modified with a prefix which changes its meaning to "have in full" and was commonly used on business receipts to mean "paid in full". No payment or service was expected to follow the close of the transaction.

Usages

Matthew 6:5

Prayer

1 Chronicles 16:11 Psalms 55:22 Psalms 141:1-2 Psalms 145:18-19 Tobit 12:15 Ecclesiasticus 38:9 Matthew 26:41 Mark 11:24-26 Luke 18:1-7 Romans 12:12 Philippians 4:6 Colossians 4:2 1 Thessalonians 5:17 1 Timothy 2:8 Hebrews 4:16 James 1:5-6

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Matthew 6:16

¶ Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

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Matthew 15:8

This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

Quoting Isaiah 29:13

¶ Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

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