ἘΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΜΜΑ, ἐγκαταλειμμα
EGKATALEIMMA, egkataleimma
Sounds Like: eng-ka-TAH-lee-mah
Translations: remnant, a remnant
From the root: ἘΓΚΑΤΑΛΕΙΜΜΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to that which is left over or remains after a larger part has been removed or destroyed. In a theological context, it often denotes a small group of people who have survived or remained faithful, especially in times of judgment or apostasy. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐν' (in), 'κατά' (down), and 'λείπω' (to leave).
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G1426 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Rome
- Clement’s First Letter — 14:5
From the same root
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