ἐγκόπτω

egkoptōVerbG1465

to impede

From: from G1722 (ἐν) and G2875 (κόπτω);

Short Definition

to cut into, i.e. (figuratively) impede, detain

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to cut into (as in breaking up a road), hence
2.to hinder

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
1 Thessalonians
1
Acts
1
Galatians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 3:7
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:18
  • Acts 24:4
  • Galatians 5:7
  • Romans 15:22

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