Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀνακλίνω”
Understanding anaklínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
lay, (make) sit down. - to lean back
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀνακλίνω
Phonetican-ak-lee'-no
Transliterationanaklínō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
lay, (make) sit down. - to lean back
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
8 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:19 | “And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.” Word: ἀνακλίνω (anaklínō) | |
| Mark 6:39 | “And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.” Word: ἀνακλίνω (anaklínō) | |
| Luke 9:15 | “And they did so, and made them all sit down.” Word: ἀνακλίνω (anaklínō) |