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λείπω G3007

G3007 is the Greek word λείπω, transliterated leípō. The King James Version most often renders it wanting.

Word: λείπωTransliteration: leípōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

to leave, i.e. (intransitively or passively) to fail or be absent.

Where it comes from

a primary verb.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

wanting 2×lackest 1×things that are wanting 1×lack 1×destitute 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be destitute (wanting), lack.

Verses using λείπω

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 18:22 · KJV

Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

Titus 1:5 · KJV

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

Titus 3:13 · KJV

Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

James 1:4 · KJV

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

James 1:5 · KJV

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

James 2:15 · KJV

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Common questions

What does Strong's G3007 mean?

G3007 is the Greek word λείπω (leípō), meaning to leave, i.e. (intransitively or passively) to fail or be absent.

How is G3007 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it wanting (2 times), lackest (1 time), things that are wanting (1 time), lack (1 time), destitute (1 time).

How many times does G3007 appear in the Bible?

λείπω (leípō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3007 come from?

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

Nearby entries

G3004 · λέγω — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e…G3005 · λεῖμμα — a remainder G3006 · λεῖος — smooth, i.e. "level"G3008 · λειτουργέω — to be a public servant, i.e. (by analogy)…G3009 · λειτουργία — public function (as priest ("liturgy") or almsgiver)G3010 · λειτουργικός — functional publicly ("liturgic"); i.e. beneficient

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