ἐκκλίνωekklínō

to deviate, i.e. (absolutely) to shun (literally or figuratively), or (relatively) to decline (from piety)

Greek (New Testament) · G1578

Meanings

intransitive, to turn aside, turn away: metaphorically, from the right path, absolutely, Romans 3:12 (LXX); from evil, absolutely, 1 Peter 3:11; followed by ἀπό, with genitive of person, Romans 16:17.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 3 times in the Bible.

  • Romans 3:12 All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.”
  • Romans 16:17 And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them.
  • 1 Peter 3:11 Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.