ἐκκακέω

ekkakeōVerbG1573

to lose heart

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2556 (κακός);

Short Definition

to be (bad or) weak, i.e. (by implication) to fail (in heart)

Full Lexicon Entry

[in Sm.: , *;] to lose heart : .

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

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

2 Corinthians
2
2 Thessalonians
1
Ephesians
1
Galatians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 4:1
  • 2 Corinthians 4:16
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:13
  • Ephesians 3:13
  • Galatians 6:9

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