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Lexicon :: Strong's G2827 - klinō

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κλίνω
Transliteration
klinō (Key)
Pronunciation
klee'-no
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A root word
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

Strong’s Definitions

κλίνω klínō, klee'-no; a primary verb; to slant or slope, i.e. incline or recline (literally or figuratively):—bow (down), be far spent, lay, turn to flight, wear away.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x

The KJV translates Strong's G2827 in the following manner: lay (2x), bow (1x), bow down (1x), be far spent (1x), turn to fight (1x), wear away (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x
The KJV translates Strong's G2827 in the following manner: lay (2x), bow (1x), bow down (1x), be far spent (1x), turn to fight (1x), wear away (1x).

  1. transitively

    1. to incline, bow

    2. to cause to fall back

    3. to recline

      1. in a place for repose

  2. intransitively

    1. to incline one's self

      1. of the declining of the day

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
κλίνω klínō, klee'-no; a primary verb; to slant or slope, i.e. incline or recline (literally or figuratively):—bow (down), be far spent, lay, turn to flight, wear away.
STRONGS G2827:
κλίνω; 1 aorist ἔκλινα; perfect κέκλικα;
1. transitive,
a. to incline, bow: τήν κεφαλήν, of one dying, John 19:30; τό πρόσωπον εἰς τήν γῆν, of the terrified, Luke 24:5.
b. equivalent to to cause to fall back: παρεμβολάς, Latininclinare acies, i. e. to turn to flight, Hebrews 11:34 (μάχην, Homer, Iliad 14, 510; Τρῳάς, 5, 37; Ἀχαιους, Odyssey 9, 59).
c. to recline: τήν κεφαλήν, in a place for repose (A. V. lay one's head), Matthew 8:20; Luke 9:58.
2. intransitive, to incline oneself (cf. Buttmann, 145 (127); Winers Grammar, § 38, 1): of the declining day (A. V. wear away, be far spent), Luke 9:12; Luke 24:29; Jeremiah 6:4; ἅμα τῷ κλῖναι τό τρίτον μέρος τῆς νικτος, Polybius 3, 93, 7; ἐγκλινατος τοῦ ἡλίου ἐς ἑσπέραν, Arrian anab. 3, 4, 2. (Compare: ἀνακλίνω, ἐκκλίνω, κατακλίνω, προσκλίνω.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006, 2011 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Jeremiah
6:4
Matthew
8:20
Luke
9:12; 9:58; 24:5; 24:29
John
19:30
Hebrews
11:34

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2827 matches the Greek κλίνω (klinō),
which occurs 50 times in 48 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 16:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 16:30 - he prayed, “Let me die with the Philistines.” And the temple crashed down on the Philistine rulers and all the people. So he killed more people when he died than he had during his entire lifetime.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 19:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 19:8 - On the morning of the fifth day he was up early again, ready to leave, and again the woman’s father said, “Have something to eat; then you can leave later this afternoon.” So they had another day of feasting.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 19:9 - Later, as the man and his concubine and servant were preparing to leave, his father-in-law said, “Look, it’s almost evening. Stay the night and enjoy yourself. Tomorrow you can get up early and be on your way.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 19:11 - It was late in the day when they neared Jebus, and the man’s servant said to him, “Let’s stop at this Jebusite town and spend the night there.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 20:42 - So they turned around and fled before the Israelites toward the wilderness. But they couldn’t escape the battle, and the people who came out of the nearby towns were also killed.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 4:2 - The Philistines attacked and defeated the army of Israel, killing 4,000 men.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 14:32

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 14:32 - That evening they rushed for the battle plunder and butchered the sheep, goats, cattle, and calves, but they ate them without draining the blood.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 19:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:14 - Then Amasa[fn] convinced all the men of Judah, and they responded unanimously. They sent word to the king, “Return to us, and bring back all who are with you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:10 - He opened the heavens and came down;
dark storm clouds were beneath his feet.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 2:28 - Joab had not joined Absalom’s earlier rebellion, but he had joined Adonijah’s rebellion. So when Joab heard about Adonijah’s death, he ran to the sacred tent of the LORD and grabbed on to the horns of the altar.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 19:16 - Bend down, O LORD, and listen! Open your eyes, O LORD, and see! Listen to Sennacherib’s words of defiance against the living God.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:10 - “The shadow always moves forward,” Hezekiah replied, “so that would be easy. Make it go ten steps backward instead.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 7:28 - And praise him for demonstrating such unfailing love to me by honoring me before the king, his council, and all his mighty nobles! I felt encouraged because the gracious hand of the LORD my God was on me. And I gathered some of the leaders of Israel to return with me to Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 9:5 - At the time of the sacrifice, I stood up from where I had sat in mourning with my clothes torn. I fell to my knees and lifted my hands to the LORD my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ezr 9:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 9:9 - For we were slaves, but in his unfailing love our God did not abandon us in our slavery. Instead, he caused the kings of Persia to treat us favorably. He revived us so we could rebuild the Temple of our God and repair its ruins. He has given us a protective wall in Judah and Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 38:37 - Who is wise enough to count all the clouds?
Who can tilt the water jars of heaven

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:6 - I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God.
Bend down and listen as I pray.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:9 - He opened the heavens and came down;
dark storm clouds were beneath his feet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:11 - Although they plot against you,
their evil schemes will never succeed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:2 - Turn your ear to listen to me;
rescue me quickly.
Be my rock of protection,
a fortress where I will be safe.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 45:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:10 - Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say.
Forget your people and your family far away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 46:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:6 - The nations are in chaos,
and their kingdoms crumble!
God’s voice thunders,
and the earth melts!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:4 - I listen carefully to many proverbs
and solve riddles with inspiration from a harp.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 62:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:3 - So many enemies against one man—
all of them trying to kill me.
To them I’m just a broken-down wall
or a tottering fence.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:2 - Save me and rescue me,
for you do what is right.
Turn your ear to listen to me,
and set me free.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 75:8 - For the LORD holds a cup in his hand
that is full of foaming wine mixed with spices.
He pours out the wine in judgment,
and all the wicked must drink it,
draining it to the dregs.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:1 - A psalm[fn] of Asaph.

O my people, listen to my instructions.
Open your ears to what I am saying,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 86:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 86:1 - A prayer of David.

Bend down, O LORD, and hear my prayer;
answer me, for I need your help.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 88:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 88:2 - Now hear my prayer;
listen to my cry.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 102:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 102:2 - Don’t turn away from me
in my time of distress.
Bend down to listen,
and answer me quickly when I call to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 102:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 102:11 - My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows.
I am withering away like grass.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 104:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:5 - You placed the world on its foundation
so it would never be moved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 116:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 116:2 - Because he bends down to listen,
I will pray as long as I have breath!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:36

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:36 - Give me an eagerness for your laws
rather than a love for money!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:112

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:112 - I am determined to keep your decrees
to the very end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:5 - Open the heavens, LORD, and come down.
Touch the mountains so they billow smoke.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:1 - The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD;
he guides it wherever he pleases.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 24:20 - The earth staggers like a drunk.
It trembles like a tent in a storm.
It falls and will not rise again,
for the guilt of its rebellion is very heavy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:23 - The enemies’ sails hang loose
on broken masts with useless tackle.
Their treasure will be divided by the people of God.
Even the lame will take their share!

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 6:4 - They shout, ‘Prepare for battle!
Attack at noon!’
‘No, it’s too late; the day is fading,
and the evening shadows are falling.’

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 17:22 - Do not do your work on the Sabbath, but make it a holy day. I gave this command to your ancestors,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 34:14 - I told them that every Hebrew slave must be freed after serving six years. But your ancestors paid no attention to me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 35:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 35:15 - Time after time I sent you prophets, who told you, “Turn from your wicked ways, and start doing things right. Stop worshiping other gods so that you might live in peace here in the land I have given to you and your ancestors.” But you would not listen to me or obey me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 44:5 - But my people would not listen or turn back from their wicked ways. They kept on burning incense to these gods.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 48:12 - But the time is coming soon,” says the LORD,
“when I will send men to pour him from his jar.
They will pour him out,
then shatter the jar!

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Unchecked Copy BoxDan 9:18 - “O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair. See how your city—the city that bears your name—lies in ruins. We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zec 14:4

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 14:4 - On that day his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem. And the Mount of Olives will split apart, making a wide valley running from east to west. Half the mountain will move toward the north and half toward the south.
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