The meaning of “ἐκλύω”

Understanding eklýō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1590

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐκλύω

Phoneticek-loo'-o

Transliterationeklýō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

faint. - to relax (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

6 total references

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.”
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.”
Galatians 6:9	“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
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:”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew2

Mark1

Galatians1

Hebrews2

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