Ekklínō — G1578

Definition

verb

to deviate, i.e. (absolutely) to shun (literally or figuratively), or (relatively) to decline (from piety)

1. to shun one

Usually translated as

avoid, eschew, go out of the way

Origin

from G1537 and G2827

• ek (G1537)
• klínō (G2827)

Occurrences

Ekklínō occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (2), 1 Peter (1)

• Romans 3:12 — They are all gone out of the way (ἐξέκλιναν), 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 (εκκλινατε) them.
• 1 Peter 3:11 — Let him eschew (ἐκκλινάτω) evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.