παραπίπτω

parapiptōVerbG3895

to defect

From: from G3844 (παρά) and G4098 (πίπτω);

Short Definition

to fall aside, i.e. (figuratively) to apostatize

Full Lexicon Entry

1.most frequently (Hdt., Thuc.), to fall in one's way, befall.
2.to fall into or in (Polyb. with).
3.to fall away (En, Wis, ll. with; in Polyb., with genitive)
4.to fail (λόγος, Es, l.with; cf. ).
LXX Usage: (מָעַל), (אָשַׁם), (נָפַל hi.), A*

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 6:6

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