κλίνω (klínō) — Bow

Greek word study: κλίνω (klínō), Strong's G2827. to slant or slope, i.e. incline or recline (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2827
Quick definition
Greek word
κλίνω (klínō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to slant or slope, i.e. incline or recline (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb;

KJV translation words: bow (down), be far spent, lay, turn to flight, wear away

Where this word appears

Strong's G2827 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:20 and last appears in Hebrews 11:34.

How it is rendered in the text

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

He may lay ×2bowing ×1has declined ×1having bowed ×1put to flight ×1to decline ×1

Forms found in the text

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

κλίνῃ ×2κλινουσῶν ×1κλίνας ×1κλίνειν ×1κέκλικεν ×1ἔκλιναν ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×4Matthew ×1John ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 7)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G186 ἀκλινής (aklinḗs), G347 ἀνακλίνω (anaklínō), G755 ἀρχιτρίκλινος (architríklinos), G1578 ἐκκλίνω (ekklínō), G2625 κατακλίνω (kataklínō), G2824 κλίμα (klíma), G2825 κλίνη (klínē), G2828 κλισία (klisía), G4346 πρόσκλισις (prósklisis).

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 klínō (G2827) mean?

To slant or slope, i.e. incline or recline (literally or figuratively).

How is G2827 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2827 as: bow (down), be far spent, lay, turn to flight, wear away.

How often does κλίνω (klínō) appear?

Strong's G2827 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:20 and last appears in Hebrews 11:34.