καταλείπω
kataleipōVerbG2641
to leave behind
From: from G2596 (κατά) and G3007 (λείπω);
Short Definition
to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining
Full Lexicon Entry
1 1, to leave behind, leave: with accusative of person(s) (of thing(s)),; of sailing by a place; ptcp., καταλιπών, redundant (Dalman, Words, 21 f.); pass.; metaphorically, εὐθεῖαν ὁδόν.
2.to forsake, abandon
3.to leave remaining, reserve
LXX Usage: chiefly far שָׁאַר, ni., hi., also for עָזַב, יָתַר, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
24 timesAppears 24 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
5
Luke
4
Matthew
4
Mark
4
Hebrews
2
Key Passages
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1
- Acts 24:27
- Hebrews 11:27
- Luke 15:4
- Matthew 19:5
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