ἐκκλίνω
ekklinōVerbG1578
to turn from
From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2827 (κλίνω);
Short Definition
to deviate, i.e. (absolutely) to shun (literally or figuratively), or (relatively) to decline (from piety)
Full Lexicon Entry
intrans., to turn aside, turn away: metaphorically, from the right path, absol., (LXX); from evil, absol.; with genitive of person(s).
LXX Usage: for נָטָה, סוּר, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Romans
2
1 Peter
1
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 3:11
- Romans 16:17
- Romans 3:12
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