ἐμβαίνω

embainōVerbG1684

to climb

From: from G1722 (ἐν) and the base of G939 (βάσις);

Short Definition

to walk on, i.e. embark (aboard a vessel), reach (a pool)

Full Lexicon Entry

to step into: εἰς πλοῖον, to embark.
LXX Usage: for עָלָה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

18 times

Appears 18 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
5
Matthew
5
Mark
5
Luke
3

Key Passages

  • John 21:3
  • John 6:22
  • Luke 8:22
  • Matthew 14:22
  • Matthew 9:1

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