καταλείπω (kataleípō) — Forsake

Greek word study: καταλείπω (kataleípō), Strong's G2641. to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining

GreekStrong's G2641
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Greek word
καταλείπω (kataleípō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G3007 (λείπω);

KJV translation words: forsake, leave, reserve

Where this word appears

Strong's G2641 is tagged on 24 words in 24 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 4:13 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:15.

How it is rendered in the text

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

having left ×6left ×3will leave ×3He was left ×1I have left ×1did leave ×1has left ×1having left behind ×1having neglected ×1he may leave behind ×1leaves ×1to be left behind ×1

Forms found in the text

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

καταλιπὼν ×6κατέλιπεν ×4καταλείψει ×3κατέλιπον ×2καταλελειμμένος ×1καταλείπει ×1καταλείψαντας ×1καταλιπόντες ×1καταλίπῃ ×1κατελείφθη ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×5Matthew ×4Mark ×4Luke ×4Hebrews ×2John ×1Romans ×1Ephesians ×1

Verses (all 24)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G3007 λείπω (leípō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1459 ἐγκαταλείπω (enkataleípō), G2640 κατάλειμμα (katáleimma).

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 kataleípō (G2641) mean?

To leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining.

How is G2641 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2641 as: forsake, leave, reserve.

How often does καταλείπω (kataleípō) appear?

Strong's G2641 is tagged on 24 words in 24 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 4:13 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:15.