κατακλίνω

kataklinōVerbG2625

to sit

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G2827 (κλίνω);

Short Definition

to recline down, i.e. (specially) to take a place at table

Full Lexicon Entry

to lay down, make to lie down, esp. for meals: with accusative of person(s); mid., to recline at meals.
LXX Usage: (נָפַל), (כָּרַע), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

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

Luke
5

Key Passages

  • Luke 14:8
  • Luke 24:30
  • Luke 7:36
  • Luke 9:14
  • Luke 9:15

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