ἐκλείπωekleípō
to omit, i.e. (by implication) cease (die)
Greek (New Testament) · G1587
Meanings
1. transitive, to leave out, pass over.
2. Intrans., to leave off, cease, fail: μαμωνᾶς, Luke 16:9; πίστις, Luke 22:32; ἔτη, Hebrews 1:12 (LXX); of the sun in an eclipse, Luke 23:45.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Luke 16:9 Here’s the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home.
- Luke 22:32 But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.”
- Luke 23:45 The light from the sun was gone. And suddenly, the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn down the middle.
- Hebrews 1:12 You will fold them up like a cloak and discard them like old clothing. But you are always the same; you will live forever.”
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.