Strong's Greek Concordance

G3007: λείπω

leípō · “to lack”

Definition

to leave, i.e. (intransitively or passively) to fail or be absent

KJV translates it as: be destitute (wanting), lack

Word origin: a primary verb;

Extended definition

λείπω
[in LXX: Job.4:11, Pro.19:4 (פָּרַד), al. ;]
1. trans., to leave, leave behind; pass., to be left behind, to lack before prep. (as more usual in cl.), ἐν, Jas.1:4; with genitive of thing(s), Jas.1:5 2:15.
2. Intrans., to be gone, to be wanting: with dative of person(s), Luk.18:22, Tit.3:13; τὰ λείποντα, Tit.1:5
(cf. ἀπο-, δια-, ἐκ-, ἐπι-, κατα-, ἐν-κατα-, περι-, ὑπο-λείπω).†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G3007 is translated

  • lacking ×2
  • is lacking: ×1
  • may be lacking. ×1
  • lacking. ×1
  • lacks ×1

Bible verses with G3007 (leípō)

Leípō appears in 6 verses.

  • Luke 18:22

    Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

  • Titus 1:5

    For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

  • Titus 3:13

    Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

  • James 1:4

    But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

  • James 1:5

    If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

  • James 2:15

    If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

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