What does סוּג · ἀποστασία mean in the Bible?
סוּג · ἀποστασία is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to turn back, backslide, withdraw".
Hebrew · H5472, G646
סוּג
Properly, to flinch , i.e. (by implication) to go back , literally (to retreat ) or figuratively (to apostatize ) · defection from truth (properly, the state) ("apostasy")
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סוּגH5472properly, to flinch , i.e. (by implication) to go back , literally (to retreat ) or figuratively (to apostatize )
Pronunciationsûg
Recoiling movement that ranges from physical retreat to spiritual apostasy; embodies turning away from covenant faithfulness.
Open lexicon entry →ἀποστασίαG646defection from truth (properly, the state) ("apostasy")
Pronunciationapostasía
Religious defection from faith, not merely political rebellion; abandonment of Christian truth commitment.
Open lexicon entry →What does סוּג (sug) mean in the Bible?
סוּג · ἀποστασία is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to turn back, backslide, withdraw".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5472, G646?
H5472, G646 is connected to 14 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to turn back, backslide, withdraw
Source Gloss
to turn back, backslide, withdraw
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups2Aligned forms11
Niphalpassive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action8×
PerfectIsa 42:17 · Jer 38:22 · Isa 50:5 · Ps 44:194×
ImperfectPs 35:4 · Ps 40:15 · Ps 70:33×
Participle activeJer 46:51×
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense2×
PerfectPs 53:41×
ImperfectPs 80:191×
Word Origins
סוּג is a primitive root - no further derivation.