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 times

Appears 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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