Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀπολείπω”
Understanding apoleípō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
leave, remain. - to leave behind (passively, remain) - by implication, to forsake
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀπολείπω
Phoneticap-ol-ipe'-o
Transliterationapoleípō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
leave, remain. - to leave behind (passively, remain) - by implication, to forsake
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Timothy 4:20 | “Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.” Word: ἀπολείπω (apoleípō) | |
| Hebrews 4:9 | “There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.” Word: ἀπολείπω (apoleípō) | |
| Jude 1:6 | “And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.” Word: ἀπολείπω (apoleípō) |