Strong's G1459 · Greek
ἐγκαταλείπω
egkataleipo · /eng-kat-al-i'-po/
Definition
from 1722 and 2641; to leave behind in some place, i.e. (in a good sense) let remain over, or (in a bad sense) to desert:--forsake, leave.
KJV: forsake, leave
Root / derivation: from 1722 and 2641
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐγκαταλείπω across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Corinthians1 verse
2 Timothy2 verses
Hebrews2 verses
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Hebrews 13:5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1459 (egkataleipo) mean?
from 1722 and 2641; to leave behind in some place, i.e. (in a good sense) let remain over, or (in a bad sense) to desert:--forsake, leave.
How many times does G1459 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1459 (ἐγκαταλείπω) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “forsaken.”
How is egkataleipo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1459 is rendered as “forsaken” (4×), “forsake” (1×), “forsaking” (1×), “forsook” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἐγκαταλείπω come from?
from 1722 and 2641