ἐγκαταλείπω
egkataleipōVerbG1459
to leave behind
From: from G1722 (ἐν) and G2641 (καταλείπω);
Short Definition
to leave behind in some place, i.e. (in a good sense) let remain over, or (in a bad sense) to desert
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to leave behind
2.to abandon, desert, forsake
LXX Usage: chiefly for עזב
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
10 timesAppears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Timothy
2
Acts
2
Hebrews
2
2 Corinthians
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 4:9
- 2 Timothy 4:16
- Acts 2:31
- Hebrews 13:5
- Mark 15:34
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