Strong's Lexicon anekleiptos: Unfailing, unceasing Original Word: ἀνέκλειπτος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "ἀ-" (a-, meaning "not") and "ἐκλείπω" (ekleipō, meaning "to fail" or "to cease"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "anekleiptos," similar concepts can be found in words like "חֶסֶד" (chesed, Strong's H2617), often translated as "steadfast love" or "lovingkindness," which conveys the idea of God's enduring and unfailing love. Usage: The term "anekleiptos" is used to describe something that does not fail or cease. It conveys the idea of perpetual endurance and reliability. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to qualities or attributes that are enduring and steadfast, particularly in relation to God's nature or the believer's faith. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of something being unfailing or unceasing was significant, especially in philosophical and religious contexts. The idea of constancy and reliability was highly valued, and this term would have resonated with early Christians who were encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith amidst persecution and trials. HELPS Word-studies 413 anékleiptos (from 1 /A "not" and 1587 /ekleípō, "to fail") – properly, not left behind, describing what will not give out, cease (fail to perform). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and ekleipó Definition unfailing NASB Translation unfailing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 413: ἀνέκλειπτοςἀνέκλειπτος, ἀνέκλειπτον (alpha privative and ἐκλείπω to fail), unfailing: Luke 12:33. ((Hyperides, p. 58a, Teubner edition); Diodorus 4, 84; 1, 36, cf. 3, 16; Plutarch, de orac. defect., p. 438 d., and in ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unfailing.From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of ekleipo; not left out, i.e. (by implication) inexhaustible -- that faileth not. see GREEK a see GREEK ekleipo Forms and Transliterations ανεκλειπτον ανέκλειπτον ἀνέκλειπτον anekleipton anékleiptonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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