Definition
ἐκ-κλίνω
[in LXX for נָטָה, סוּר, etc. ;]
intrans., to turn aside, turn away: metaphorically, from the right path, absol., Romans 3:12 (LXX); from evil, absol., 1 Peter 3:11; before ἀπό, with genitive of person(s), Romans 16:17.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐκκλίνω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Romans 3:12ἐξέκλιναν · have turned awayAll have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”
- Romans 16:17ἐκκλίνετε · Turn awayNow I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
- 1 Peter 3:11ἐκκλινάτω · He must turnHe must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.