ἀναπίπτω

anapiptōVerbG0377

to recline

From: from G303 (ἀνά) and G4098 (πίπτω);

Short Definition

to fall back, i.e. lie down, lean back

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to fall back.
2.In late writers = ἀνα-κλίνομαι, to recline for a repast
Synonyms
*ἀνάκειμαι *(which see), ἀνακλίνομαι
LXX Usage: (כָּרַע), Da TH *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
4
Luke
4
Mark
2
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • John 13:12
  • John 21:20
  • Luke 11:37
  • Luke 17:7
  • Matthew 15:35

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