G795 ἀστοχέω

Strong's Greek Concordance · 3 KJV occurrences

ἀστοχέω

astochéō

Definition

to miss the mark, i.e. (figuratively) deviate from truth

KJV Renderings

err, swerve

Derivation / Etymology

from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and (an aim);

KJV Verses (3)

1 Timothy 1:6From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
1 Timothy 6:21Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.
2 Timothy 2:18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.