ἀπολείπω

apoleipōVerbG0620

to leave

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G3007 (λείπω);

Short Definition

to leave behind (passively, remain); by implication, to forsake

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to leave, leave behind (in π. a term. techn. in wills; see MM, )
2.to desert, abandon.
LXX Usage: for H2308 יָתַר, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
3
2 Timothy
2
Jude
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Timothy 4:13
  • 2 Timothy 4:20
  • Hebrews 10:26
  • Hebrews 4:6
  • Hebrews 4:9

Go beyond grammar.

See how this word works across context, usage, and meaning with AI-assisted word study built for serious Bible study.

Context-aware insightsOriginal language depthFast, practical workflow

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.