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ἄφιξις
aphixis
G0867
G:N-F Greek

departure

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Aphixis denotes a departure, in Acts 20:29 marking the point after which fierce wolves will come among the flock.

The attested use marks a departure as the prior event after which the threatened arrival of fierce wolves is said to occur.

Senses in use

  1. Departure marking what follows · dominant

    In Acts 20:29, the accusative singular feminine form occurs in the phrase locating the coming of fierce wolves after the speaker's departure; the APB renders the clause, "after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 20:29, the APB presents the term within the phrase "after my departure." As a translation.

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