Definition
ἐκ-λύω
[in LXX for רָפָה, etc. ;]
1. to loose, release.
2. to unloose, as a bow-string, to relax, enfeeble; pass., to be faint, grow weary: Matthew 15:32, Mark 8:3; of mental weariness, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 12:3, 5" (LXX) .
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐκλύω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Matthew 15:32ἐκλυθῶσιν · they may faintThen Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.”
- Mark 8:3ἐκλυθήσονται · they will faintIf I send them home hungry, they will faint along the way. For some of them have come a great distance.”
- Galatians 6:9ἐκλυόμενοι · if we do not give upLet us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
- Hebrews 12:3ἐκλυόμενοι · [and] lose heartConsider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
- Hebrews 12:5ἐκλύου · lose heartAnd you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.