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The meaning of ἐπιλείπω

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

Definition

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

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ἐπιλείπω

Phoneticep-ee-li'-po
Transliterationepileípō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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

Scripture References

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ReferenceText
Hebrews 11:32

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:

Word: ἐπιλείπω (epileípō)

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