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 times

Appears 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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