Original Word: καταλείπω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: kataleipó
Pronunciation: kat-al-i'-po
Phonetic Spelling: (kat-al-i'-po)
Definition: To leave behind, to forsake, to abandon
Meaning: I leave behind, desert, abandon, forsake; I leave remaining, reserve.

forsake, leave, reserve.

From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining -- forsake, leave, reserve.

see GREEK kata

see GREEK leipo

Word Origin
from kata and leipó
Definition
to leave, leave behind
NASB Translation
forsaking (1), kept (1), leave (4), leaves behind (1), leaving (3), leaving behind (1), left (8), left behind (1), left...behind (1), neglect (1), pulled free (1), remains (1).

STRONGS NT 2641: καταλείπω

καταλείπω; future καταλείψω; 1 aorist κατελειψα (in later authors; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 713ff; (Veitch, under the word λείπω; WH's Appendix, p. 169f)); 2 aorist κατέλιπον; passive, present καταλείπομαι; perfect participle καταλελειμμένος (WH καταλελιμμενος, see (their Appendix, p. 154b, and) under the word Iota); 1 aorist κατελείφθην; (see κατά, III. 5); the Sept. for הותִיר, הִשְׁאִיר, עָזַב; (from Homer down); to leave behind; with the accusative of place or person;

a. equivalent to to depart from, leave, a person or thing: Matthew 4:13; Matthew 16:4; Matthew 21:17; Hebrews 11:27; metaphorically, εὐθεῖαν ὁδόν, to forsake true religion, 2 Peter 2:15. passive to be left: John 8:9; equivalent to to remain, followed by ἐν with the dative of place, 1 Thessalonians 3:1.

b. equivalent to to bid (one) to remain: τινα in a place, Acts 18:19; Titus 1:5 (R G; others ἀπολείπω).

c. to forsake, leave to oneself a person or thing, by ceasing to care for it, to abandon, leave in the lurch: καταλείψει ... τόν πατέρα καί τήν μητέρα, Matthew 19:5; Mark 10:7; Ephesians 5:31, from Genesis 2:24; passive to be abandoned, forsaken: εἰς ᾅδου (or ᾅδην (which see 2)), Acts 2:31 Rec. (see ἐγκαταλείπω, 1); with the accusative of the thing, Mark 14:52; Luke (); ; τόν λόγον, to neglect the office of instruction, Acts 6:2.

d. to cause to be left over, to reserve, to leave remaining: ἐμαυτῷ, Romans 11:4 (1 Kings 19:18); καταλείπεται, there still remains, ἐπαγγελία, a promise (to be made good by the event), Hebrews 4:1 (μάχη, Xenophon, Cyril 2, 3, 11; σωτηρίας ἐλπίς, Josephus, b. j. 4, 5, 4); τινα with an infinitive (to leave any business to be done by one alone), Luke 10:40.

e. like our leave behind, it is used of one who on being called away cannot take another with him: Acts 24:27; Acts 25:14; specifically, of the dying (to leave behind), Mark 12:19 ( L marginal reading T Tr WH); Luke 20:31 (Deuteronomy 28:54; Proverbs 20:7; and often in Greek writings from Homer Iliad 24, 726; Odyssey 21, 33 on).

f. like our leave equivalent to leave alone, disregard: of those who sail past a place without stopping, Acts 21:3. (Compare: ἐγκαταλείπω.)

Word Origin: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and the verb λείπω (leipō, meaning "to leave" or "to forsake").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Hebrew equivalent often associated with καταλείπω is עָזַב (azab, Strong's Hebrew 5800), which means "to leave," "to forsake," or "to abandon." This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe the forsaking of God or the abandonment of responsibilities.
• Another related Hebrew term is שָׁאַר (sha'ar, Strong's Hebrew 7604), meaning "to remain" or "to be left over," often used in the context of a remnant.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Greek verb καταλείπω, highlighting its significance in biblical texts and its implications for understanding themes of faithfulness and abandonment in Scripture.

Usage: This verb is used in various contexts in the New Testament, often implying a sense of leaving something or someone behind, either physically or metaphorically. It can refer to leaving a place, forsaking people, or leaving something as a remainder.

Context: • Contextual Overview: The verb καταλείπω appears in several New Testament passages, illustrating both physical and metaphorical acts of leaving or forsaking. It is used in contexts ranging from the abandonment of physical locations to the forsaking of relationships or responsibilities.
• Examples in Scripture:
• In Matthew 4:13, Jesus "left" Nazareth to dwell in Capernaum: "Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali."
• In Matthew 19:5, the concept of leaving one's family to unite with a spouse is expressed: "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh."
• In Romans 11:4, Paul references God's assurance to Elijah that He has "left" a remnant: "And what was the divine reply to him? 'I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.'"
• Theological Implications: The use of καταλείπω often carries significant theological weight, particularly in discussions of faithfulness and covenant. The act of leaving or forsaking can be seen as a breach of commitment, while the preservation of a remnant underscores God's faithfulness and sovereignty.
• Cultural and Historical Insights: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of leaving or forsaking was often associated with familial and social obligations. The New Testament usage reflects these cultural norms while also introducing a radical call to prioritize spiritual commitments over traditional ties.

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