Bible Dictionary

Apostasy

The abandonment or turning away from a previously held faith, belief, or commitment.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

117

Entry Position

6 of 117

Letter

A

Meaning

The abandonment or turning away from a previously held faith, belief, or commitment.

Key Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 13:13
  • Jeremiah 2:19
  • Matthew 24:10
  • Acts 21:21
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3
  • 1 Timothy 4:1
  • Hebrews 3:12
  • Jude 1:4

Also Called

falling away departure

Meaning

Apostasy is the abandonment or turning away from a previously held faith, belief, or commitment.

Throughout Scripture, the word is used in connection with turning away from God, His truth, or the faith.

Biblical Usage

Apostasy appears in both the Old and New Testaments.

It is associated with departing from God’s ways, forsaking His covenant, embracing false worship, or turning away from the faith that had been received.

Key References

  • Deuteronomy 13:13
  • Jeremiah 2:19
  • Matthew 24:10
  • Acts 21:21
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3
  • 1 Timothy 4:1
  • Hebrews 3:12
  • Jude 1:4
  • Falling Away
  • Unbelief
  • Rebellion
  • Idolatry
  • Faith
  • Obedience
  • Repentance

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Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 13:13
  • Jeremiah 2:19
  • Matthew 24:10
  • Acts 21:21
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3
  • 1 Timothy 4:1
  • Hebrews 3:12
  • Jude 1:4

Related Terms

falling away unbelief rebellion idolatry

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