ἀνακλίνω

anaklinōVerbG0347

to recline

From: from G303 (ἀνά) and G2827 (κλίνω);

Short Definition

to lean back

Full Lexicon Entry

to lay upon, lean against, hence, (a) to lay down: (b) to make to recline: WH, mg. Pass., to lie back, recline.
Synonyms
*ἀνάκειμαι *(which see), ἀναπίπτω
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
3
Matthew
2
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 12:37
  • Luke 13:29
  • Luke 2:7
  • Matthew 14:19
  • Matthew 8:11

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