ἐκκλίνω (ekklínō) — Avoid
Greek word study: ἐκκλίνω (ekklínō), Strong's G1578. to deviate, i.e. (absolutely) to shun (literally or figuratively), or (relatively) to decline (from piety)
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to deviate, i.e. (absolutely) to shun (literally or figuratively), or (relatively) to decline (from piety)
KJV translation words: avoid, eschew, go out of the way
Strong's G1578 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 3:12 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:11.
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Verses (all 3)
- Romans 3:12 — ἐξέκλιναν — turned away
- Romans 16:17 — ἐκκλίνετε — do turn away
- 1 Peter 3:11 — ἐκκλινάτω — he should turn away
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Named in this entry's derivation: G1537 ἐκ (ek), G2827 κλίνω (klínō).
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What does ekklínō (G1578) mean?
To deviate, i.e. (absolutely) to shun (literally or figuratively), or (relatively) to decline (from piety).
How is G1578 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1578 as: avoid, eschew, go out of the way.
How often does ἐκκλίνω (ekklínō) appear?
Strong's G1578 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 3:12 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:11.
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