2 occurrences in 12 translations

'Fail' in the Bible

Escape will fail the swift,the strong one will not prevail by his strength,and the brave will not save his life.

Verse ConceptsLimitations Of StrengthSpeedKeeping Oneself Aliveflying

Bible Theasaurus

Betray (35 instances)
Elude (2 instances)
Violate (24 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀνέκλειπτος 
Anekleiptos 
not to fail
Usage: 0

ἀποψύχω 
Apopsucho 
Usage: 0

ἐκλείπω 
Ekleipo 
Usage: 1

ἐκπίπτω 
Ekpipto 
Usage: 11

ἐπιλείπω 
Epileipo 
Usage: 1

πίπτω πέτω 
Pipto 
Usage: 56

ὑστερέω 
Hustereo 
lack , be behind , want , come short , be in want , fail , come behind , be destitute ,
Usage: 13

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