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κλίνω G2827

G2827 is the Greek word κλίνω, transliterated klínō. The King James Version most often renders it lay.

Word: κλίνωTransliteration: klínōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

to slant or slope, i.e. incline or recline (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

a primary verb.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

lay 2×wear away 1×bowed down 1×far spent 1×bowed 1×turned to flight 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: bow (down), be far spent, lay, turn to flight, wear away.

Verses using κλίνω

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 8:20 · KJV

And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

Luke 9:12 · KJV

And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.

Luke 9:58 · KJV

And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

Luke 24:5 · KJV

And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

Luke 24:29 · KJV

But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

John 19:30 · KJV

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

Hebrews 11:34 · KJV

Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2827 mean?

G2827 is the Greek word κλίνω (klínō), meaning to slant or slope, i.e. incline or recline (literally or figuratively).

How is G2827 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lay (2 times), wear away (1 time), bowed down (1 time), far spent (1 time), bowed (1 time), among others.

How many times does G2827 appear in the Bible?

κλίνω (klínō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2827 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.

Nearby entries

G2824 · κλίμα — a slope, i.e. (specially) a "clime" or…G2825 · κλίνη — a couch (for sleep, sickness, sitting or eating)G2826 · κλινίδιον — a pallet or little couch G2828 · κλισία — properly, reclination, i.e. (concretely and…G2829 · κλοπή — stealing G2830 · κλύδων — a surge of the sea (literally or figuratively)

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