ἐμβατεύω
embateuōVerbG1687
to investigate
From: from G1722 (ἐν) and a presumed derivative of the base of G939 (βάσις);
Short Definition
equivalent to G1684 (ἐμβαίνω); to intrude on (figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to step in or on, hence (a) to frequent, haunt, dwell in (Æsch., Eur.); metaphorically, (dwelling in, R, txt.; taking, R, mg.)
bto invade (1Mac, ll with; metaphorically, Col, Lc.).
2.to enter on, come into possession of (Eur., Dem.; LXX, Jos, H. with); on the difficulties of reading and interpretation in this passage, see Lft, Col., 194 f., 252; ICC, 268 ff.; Field, Notes, 197; Milligan, NTD, 177; and for exx. from π., MM, Exp., xii .
LXX Usage: with accusative, (נָחַל, (חָלַק pi.); metaphorically, *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Colossians
1
Key Passages
- Colossians 2:18
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