ἐκλείπω (ekleípō) — Fail

Greek word study: ἐκλείπω (ekleípō), Strong's G1587. to omit, i.e. (by implication) cease (die)

GreekStrong's G1587
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐκλείπω (ekleípō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to omit, i.e. (by implication) cease (die)

Word study
Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3007 (λείπω);

KJV translation words: fail

Where this word appears

Strong's G1587 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 16:9 and last appears in Hebrews 1:12.

How it is rendered in the text

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

darkened ×1it may fail ×1may fail ×1will never end ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐκλίπῃ ×2ἐκλείψουσιν ×1ἐκλιπόντος ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×3Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 4)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1537 ἐκ (ek), G3007 λείπω (leípō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G413 ἀνέκλειπτος (anékleiptos).

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 ekleípō (G1587) mean?

To omit, i.e. (by implication) cease (die).

How is G1587 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1587 as: fail.

How often does ἐκλείπω (ekleípō) appear?

Strong's G1587 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 16:9 and last appears in Hebrews 1:12.