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ἐκλείπω G1587

G1587 is the Greek word ἐκλείπω, transliterated ekleípō. The King James Version most often renders it fail.

Word: ἐκλείπωTransliteration: ekleípōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to omit, i.e. (by implication) cease (die).

Where it comes from

from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3007 (λείπω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

fail 2×shall 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: fail.

Verses using ἐκλείπω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 16:9 · KJV

And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

Luke 22:32 · KJV

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Hebrews 1:12 · KJV

And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1587 mean?

G1587 is the Greek word ἐκλείπω (ekleípō), meaning to omit, i.e. (by implication) cease (die).

How is G1587 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it fail (2 times), shall (1 time).

How many times does G1587 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G1587 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3007 (λείπω).

Nearby entries

G1584 · ἐκλάμπω — to be resplendent G1585 · ἐκλανθάνομαι — to be utterly oblivious of G1586 · ἐκλέγομαι — to select G1588 · ἐκλεκτός — select; by implication, favorite G1589 · ἐκλογή — (divine) selection (abstractly or concretely)G1590 · ἐκλύω — to relax (literally or figuratively)

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