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ἐκκλίνω G1578

G1578 is the Greek word ἐκκλίνω, transliterated ekklínō. The King James Version most often renders it are.

Word: ἐκκλίνωTransliteration: ekklínōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to deviate, i.e. (absolutely) to shun (literally or figuratively), or (relatively) to decline (from piety).

Where it comes from

from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2827 (κλίνω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

are 1×gone out of the way 1×avoid 1×eschew 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: avoid, eschew, go out of the way.

Verses using ἐκκλίνω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 3:12 · KJV

They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Romans 16:17 · KJV

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

1 Peter 3:11 · KJV

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1578 mean?

G1578 is the Greek word ἐκκλίνω (ekklínō), meaning to deviate, i.e. (absolutely) to shun (literally or figuratively), or (relatively) to decline (from piety).

How is G1578 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it are (1 time), gone out of the way (1 time), avoid (1 time), eschew (1 time).

How many times does G1578 appear in the Bible?

ἐκκλίνω (ekklínō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1578 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2827 (κλίνω).

Nearby entries

G1575 · ἐκκλάω — to exscind G1576 · ἐκκλείω — to shut out (literally or figuratively)G1577 · ἐκκλησία — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular…G1579 · ἐκκολυμβάω — to escape by swimming G1580 · ἐκκομίζω — to bear forth (to burial)G1581 · ἐκκόπτω — to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate

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