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λείπω

leipōto lackHow to read Greek
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Definition

λείπω

[in LXX: Job 4:11, Proverbs 19:4 (פָּרַד), al. ;]

1. trans., to leave, leave behind; pass., to be left behind, to lack before prep. (as more usual in cl.), ἐν, James 1:4; with genitive of thing(s), James 1:5; 2:15.

2. Intrans., to be gone, to be wanting: with dative of person(s), Luke 18:22, Titus 3:13; τὰ λείποντα, Titus 1:5

(cf. ἀπο-, δια-, ἐκ-, ἐπι-, κατα-, ἐν-κατα-, περι-, ὑπο-λείπω).

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

6 total
  1. Luke 18:22λείπει · lack
    On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
  2. Titus 1:5λείποντα · unfinished
    The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.
  3. Titus 3:13λείπῃ · will have everything they need
    Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.
  4. James 1:4λειπόμενοι · [not] lacking
    Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
  5. James 1:5λείπεται · lacks
    Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
  6. James 2:15λειπόμενοι
    Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.