ἐπιλανθάνω

epilanthanōVerbG1950

to forget

From: middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2990 (λανθάνω);

Short Definition

to lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect

Full Lexicon Entry

to forget, neglect: with inf. ; MM, Exp., xiv); ὁποῖος ἦν; pass. ptcp.
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁכַח

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
3
James
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 13:2
  • Hebrews 13:16
  • Hebrews 6:10
  • James 1:24
  • Luke 12:6

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