Definition
ἐπι-λανθάνομαι
(alternative mid, form of ἐπιλήθω, to cause to forget) [in LXX chiefly for שָׁכַח ;]
to forget, neglect: with inf., Matthew 16:5, Mark 8:14; with genitive, Hebrews 6:10; 13:2, 16; with accusative (as occasionally in cl.; MM, Exp., xiv), Philippians 3:13; ὁποῖος ἦν, James 1:24; pass. ptcp. (cf. Isaiah 23:16, Sir.3.14; 23:14, Wis.2.4), Luke 12:6.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- Matthew 16:5ἐπελάθοντο · forgotWhen they crossed to the other side, the disciples forgot to take bread.
- Mark 8:14ἐπελάθοντο · [the disciples] had forgottenNow the disciples had forgotten to take bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat.
- Luke 12:6ἐπιλελησμένον · forgottenAre not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.
- Philippians 3:13ἐπιλανθανόμενος · ForgettingBrothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,
- Hebrews 6:10ἐπιλαθέσθαι · He will not forgetFor God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
- Hebrews 13:2ἐπιλανθάνεσθε · neglectDo not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
- Hebrews 13:16ἐπιλανθάνεσθε · neglectAnd do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
- James 1:24ἐπελάθετο · forgets…and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.