G1578: ἐκκλίνω
ekklínō · “to turn from”
Definition
to deviate, i.e. (absolutely) to shun (literally or figuratively), or (relatively) to decline (from piety)
KJV translates it as: avoid, eschew, go out of the way
Extended definition
ἐκ-κλίνω
[in LXX for נָטָה, סוּר, etc. ;]
intrans., to turn aside, turn away: metaphorically, from the right path, absol., Rom.3:12 (LXX); from evil, absol., 1Pe.3:11; before ἀπό, with genitive of person(s), Rom.16:17.†
(AS)
[in LXX for נָטָה, סוּר, etc. ;]
intrans., to turn aside, turn away: metaphorically, from the right path, absol., Rom.3:12 (LXX); from evil, absol., 1Pe.3:11; before ἀπό, with genitive of person(s), Rom.16:17.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1578 is translated
- turned away, ×1
- do turn away ×1
- he should turn away ×1
Bible verses with G1578 (ekklínō)
Ekklínō appears in 3 verses.
- Romans 3:12
They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
- Romans 16:17
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
- 1 Peter 3:11
Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.