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 times

Appears 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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