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κλίνω

klinōto bow/lay downHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb7 occurrences4 books7 verses

Definition

κλίνω

[in LXX chiefly for נָטָה ;]

1. to make to bend, to bow: τ. κεφαλήν (of one dying), John 19:30; τ. πρόσωτον (of terrified persons), Luke 24:5.

2. to make to lean, to rest: τ. κεφαλήν (in sleep), Matthew 8:20, Luke 9:58.

3. As in Hom., of soldiers, to turn (to flight), παρεμβολάς, Hebrews 11:34.

4. In late Gk. (as mid, in cl.), to decline: intrans., ἡ ἡμέρα, Luke 9:12; 24:29.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

7 total
  1. Matthew 8:20κλίνῃ · to lay
    Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
  2. Luke 9:12κλίνειν · neared its end
    As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”
  3. Luke 9:58κλίνῃ · to lay
    Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
  4. Luke 24:5κλινουσῶν · bowed
    As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?
  5. Luke 24:29κέκλικεν · is almost over
    But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them.
  6. John 19:30κλίνας · bowing
    When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.
  7. Hebrews 11:34ἔκλιναν · [and] put
    …quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.