Definition: The word "apophylaxis" comes from ancient Greek, referring to the breakdown or separation of a limb by trauma, often resulting in loss of limb function. This word has been used in various biblical contexts throughout history. For instance, it was mentioned in Mark 15:27, when Jesus said "I am come that they might have life," implying that the death of a person's limb is significant for their eternal life. Additionally, this concept appears in John 9:43, where Peter and John ask Christ if Jesus has done something to save their lives (apophylaxis).