fell away; fallen away; falling away; falls away. Definition of fall away (Entry 2 of 2) intransitive verb. 1a : to withdraw friendship or support. b : to renounce one's faith.

What does apostate mean in the Bible?

1 : an act of refusing to continue to follow, obey, or recognize a religious faith. 2 : abandonment of a previous loyalty : defection.

What does the word perdition mean in the Bible?

1a : eternal damnation. b : hell. 2a archaic : utter destruction. b obsolete : loss.