The meaning of “ἐκλύω”
Understanding eklýō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
faint. - to relax (literally or figuratively)
ἐκλύω
faint. - to relax (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:32 | “Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.” Word: ἐκλύω (eklýō) | |
| Mark 8:3 | “And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far.” Word: ἐκλύω (eklýō) | |
| Galatians 6:9 | “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Word: ἐκλύω (eklýō) | |
| Hebrews 12:5 | “And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:” Word: ἐκλύω (eklýō) |