ἐκλείπω

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Definition

ἐκ-λείπω

[in LXX for כָּלָה, כָּרַת ni., תָּמַם, etc., 47 different words in all ;]

1. trans., to leave out, pass over.

2. Intrans., to leave off, cease, fail: μαμωνᾶς, Luke 16:9; πίστις, Luke 22:32; ἔτη, Hebrews 1:12 (LXX); of the sun in an eclipse, Luke 23:45.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐκλείπω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Luke 16:9ἐκλίπῃ · it is gone
    I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.
  2. Luke 22:32ἐκλίπῃ · will not fail
    But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
  3. Luke 23:45ἐκλιπόντος · was darkened
    The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
  4. Hebrews 1:12ἐκλείψουσιν · will never end
    You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end.”