The meaning of “κλίνω”
Understanding klínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary verb bow (down), be far spent, lay, turn to flight, wear away. - to slant or slope, i.e. incline or recline (l...
κλίνω
a primary verb bow (down), be far spent, lay, turn to flight, wear away. - to slant or slope, i.e. incline or recline (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:20 | “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.” Word: κλίνω (klínō) | |
| Luke 24:5 | “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?” Word: κλίνω (klínō) | |
| John 19:30 | “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.” Word: κλίνω (klínō) | |
| Hebrews 11:34 | “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.” Word: κλίνω (klínō) |