ἐκλείπω
ekleipōVerbG1587
to fail
From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3007 (λείπω);
Short Definition
to omit, i.e. (by implication) cease (die)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.trans., to leave out, pass over.
2.Intrans., to leave off, cease, fail
LXX Usage: for כָּלָה, כָּרַת ni., תָּמַם, etc., 47 different words in all
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
3
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
- Hebrews 1:12
- Luke 16:9
- Luke 22:32
- Luke 23:45
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