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ἐπιλείπω G1952

G1952 is the Greek word ἐπιλείπω, transliterated epileípō. The King James Version most often renders it fail.

Word: ἐπιλείπωTransliteration: epileípōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to leave upon, i.e. (figuratively) to be insufficient for.

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3007 (λείπω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

fail 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: fail.

Verses using ἐπιλείπω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Hebrews 11:32 · KJV

And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:

Common questions

What does Strong's G1952 mean?

G1952 is the Greek word ἐπιλείπω (epileípō), meaning to leave upon, i.e. (figuratively) to be insufficient for.

How is G1952 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it fail (1 time).

How many times does G1952 appear in the Bible?

ἐπιλείπω (epileípō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1952 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3007 (λείπω).

Nearby entries

G1949 · ἐπιλαμβάνομαι — to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or…G1950 · ἐπιλανθάνομαι — to lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect G1951 · ἐπιλέγομαι — to surname, select G1953 · ἐπιλησμονή — negligence G1954 · ἐπίλοιπος — left over, i.e. remaining G1955 · ἐπίλυσις — explanation, i.e. application

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