GreekG2827Verb

κλίνω

klinō

7Occurrences
G2827Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to slant or slope, i.e. incline or recline (literally or figuratively)

a primary verb;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.to make to bend, to bow
2.to make to lean, to rest
3.As in Hom., of soldiers, to turn (to flight), παρεμβολάς.
4.In late Gk. (as mid, in cl.), to decline
LXX: chiefly for נָטָה

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

κλίνω appears 7 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Luke
4
Hebrews
1
John
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

Hebrews 11:34BSB

quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.

John 19:30BSB

When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.

Luke 24:5BSB

As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?

Luke 24:29BSB

But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.”So He went in to stay with them.

Luke 9:12BSB

As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”

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