ἐγκαταλείπω (enkataleípō) — Forsake
Greek word study: ἐγκαταλείπω (enkataleípō), Strong's G1459. to leave behind in some place, i.e. (in a good sense) let remain over, or (in a bad sense) to desert
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to leave behind in some place, i.e. (in a good sense) let remain over, or (in a bad sense) to desert
KJV translation words: forsake, leave
Strong's G1459 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:46 and last appears in Hebrews 13:5.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 10)
- Matthew 27:46 — ἐγκατέλιπες; — have you forsaken
- Mark 15:34 — ἐγκατέλιπές — have You forsaken
- Acts 2:27 — ἐγκαταλείψεις — You will abandon
- Acts 2:31 — ἐγκατελείφθη — was He left behind
- Romans 9:29 — ἐγκατέλιπεν — had left
- 2 Corinthians 4:9 — ἐγκαταλειπόμενοι — being forsaken
- 2 Timothy 4:10 — ἐγκατέλιπεν — has deserted
- 2 Timothy 4:16 — ἐγκατέλιπον — deserted
- Hebrews 10:25 — ἐγκαταλείποντες — forsaking
- Hebrews 13:5 — ἐγκαταλίπω — shall I forsake
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1722 ἐν (en), G2641 καταλείπω (kataleípō).
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Frequently asked questions
What does enkataleípō (G1459) mean?
To leave behind in some place, i.e. (in a good sense) let remain over, or (in a bad sense) to desert.
How is G1459 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1459 as: forsake, leave.
How often does ἐγκαταλείπω (enkataleípō) appear?
Strong's G1459 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:46 and last appears in Hebrews 13:5.
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