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ἐκκακέω

ekkakeōto lose heartHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb6 occurrences5 books6 verses

Definition

ἐκκακέω, -ῶ, see: ἐνκακέω.

ἐν-κακέω, -ῶ (LTr., ἐγκ-; Rec. ἐκκ-; cf. WH, Notes, 157 f.; κακός, cowardly),

[in Sm.: Genesis 27:46, Numbers 21:5, Proverbs 3:11, Isaiah 7:16 *;]

to lose heart : Luke 18:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1,16, Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 3:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:13 (Cremer, 330).

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

6 total
  1. Luke 18:1ἐνκακεῖν · lose heart
    Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:
  2. 2 Corinthians 4:1ἐγκακοῦμεν · we do not lose heart
    Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
  3. 2 Corinthians 4:16ἐγκακοῦμεν · we do not lose heart
    Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.
  4. Galatians 6:9ἐνκακῶμεν · Let us not grow weary
    Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
  5. Ephesians 3:13ἐνκακεῖν · to be discouraged
    So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
  6. 2 Thessalonians 3:13ἐγκακήσητε · grow weary
    But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.