κλίνω
klinōVerbG2827
to bow/lay down
From: a primary verb;
Short Definition
to slant or slope, i.e. incline or recline (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
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 Usage: chiefly for נָטָה
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
4
Hebrews
1
John
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- Hebrews 11:34
- John 19:30
- Luke 24:5
- Luke 24:29
- Luke 9:12
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