ἐκλύω

ekluōVerbG1590

to faint

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3089 (λύω);

Short Definition

to relax (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to loose, release.
2.to unloose, as a bow-string, to relax, enfeeble; pass., to be faint, grow weary
LXX Usage: for רָפָה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
2
Galatians
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Galatians 6:9
  • Hebrews 12:3
  • Hebrews 12:5
  • Matthew 15:32
  • Mark 8:3

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