ἐκκακέω (ekkakéō) — Faint

Greek word study: ἐκκακέω (ekkakéō), Strong's G1573. to be (bad or) weak, i.e. (by implication) to fail (in heart)

GreekStrong's G1573
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐκκακέω (ekkakéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be (bad or) weak, i.e. (by implication) to fail (in heart)

Word study
Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2556 (κακός);

KJV translation words: faint, be weary

Where this word appears

Strong's G1573 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 18:1 and last appears in 2 Thessalonians 3:13.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

to lose heart ×2we lose heart ×2may grow weary ×1we may grow weary ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐγκακεῖν ×2ἐγκακοῦμεν ×2ἐγκακήσητε ×1ἐγκακῶμεν ×1

Books where it appears most

2 Corinthians ×2Luke ×1Galatians ×1Ephesians ×12 Thessalonians ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1537 ἐκ (ek), G2556 κακός (kakós).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ekkakéō (G1573) mean?

To be (bad or) weak, i.e. (by implication) to fail (in heart).

How is G1573 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1573 as: faint, be weary.

How often does ἐκκακέω (ekkakéō) appear?

Strong's G1573 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 18:1 and last appears in 2 Thessalonians 3:13.