Strong's Greek: 3238 -- (Not Used)

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Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek, meaning "out of" or "from") and the verb λείπω (leipō, meaning "to leave" or "to fail").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐκλείπω, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey the idea of ceasing or failing. Some related Strong's Hebrew entries include:

• Strong's Hebrew 3615 (כָּלָה, kalah): To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent.
• Strong's Hebrew 6565 (פָּרַר, parar): To break, frustrate, annul, or make ineffectual.
• Strong's Hebrew 1820 (דָּמַם, damam): To be silent, still, or cease.

These Hebrew terms reflect similar themes of cessation and failure, providing a broader biblical context for understanding the concept encapsulated by the Greek ἐκλείπω.

Usage: The term ἐκλείπω is not used in the New Testament. However, its meaning can be understood in the context of other Greek literature and its components. It generally conveys the idea of something ceasing to exist or failing to continue.

Context: The Greek word ἐκλείπω (ekleipō) is a compound word formed from ἐκ, meaning "out of" or "from," and λείπω, meaning "to leave" or "to fail." Although this specific term does not appear in the New Testament, its components and related forms are present in the biblical text, providing insight into its meaning.

In classical Greek literature, ἐκλείπω is often used to describe the cessation of natural phenomena, such as the disappearance of the sun or stars, or the failure of resources. The concept of something coming to an end or failing is central to its meaning.

Theologically, the idea of failing or ceasing can be related to the transient nature of earthly things in contrast to the eternal nature of God and His promises. For example, in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of things failing or ceasing is echoed in passages like Isaiah 40:8, "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever."

While ἐκλείπω itself is not found in the New Testament, its root, λείπω, appears in various forms, often conveying the idea of lacking or being left behind. This can be seen in passages such as James 1:4, where believers are encouraged to let perseverance finish its work so that they may be "mature and complete, not lacking anything."

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