ἐπιλανθάνομαι (epilanthánomai) — Forget

Greek word study: ἐπιλανθάνομαι (epilanthánomai), Strong's G1950. to lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect

GreekStrong's G1950
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐπιλανθάνομαι (epilanthánomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect

Word study
Derivation: middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2990 (λανθάνω);

KJV translation words: (be) forget(-ful of)

Where this word appears

Strong's G1950 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 16:5 and last appears in James 1:24.

How it is rendered in the text

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

they forgot ×2do be forgetful ×1do forget ×1forgetting ×1forgotten ×1he has forgotten ×1to forget ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐπελάθοντο ×2ἐπιλανθάνεσθε ×2ἐπελάθετο ×1ἐπιλαθέσθαι ×1ἐπιλανθανόμενος ×1ἐπιλελησμένον ×1

Books where it appears most

Hebrews ×3Matthew ×1Mark ×1Luke ×1Philippians ×1James ×1

Verses (all 8)

  • Matthew 16:5 — ἐπελάθοντο — they forgot
  • Mark 8:14 — ἐπελάθοντο — they forgot
  • Luke 12:6 — ἐπιλελησμένον — forgotten
  • Philippians 3:13 — ἐπιλανθανόμενος — forgetting
  • Hebrews 6:10 — ἐπιλαθέσθαι — to forget
  • Hebrews 13:2 — ἐπιλανθάνεσθε — do forget
  • Hebrews 13:16 — ἐπιλανθάνεσθε — do be forgetful
  • James 1:24 — ἐπελάθετο — he has forgotten

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G2990 λανθάνω (lanthánō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1953 ἐπιλησμονή (epilēsmonḗ).

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 epilanthánomai (G1950) mean?

To lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect.

How is G1950 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1950 as: (be) forget(-ful of).

How often does ἐπιλανθάνομαι (epilanthánomai) appear?

Strong's G1950 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 16:5 and last appears in James 1:24.