ἐμπίπτω
empiptōVerbG1706
to fall into
From: from G1722 (ἐν) and G4098 (πίπτω);
Short Definition
to fall on, i.e. (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with
Full Lexicon Entry
to fall into: metaphorically, εἰς κρίμα; *ὀνειδισμόν *; πειρασμόν; εἰς χεῖρας θεοῦ.
LXX Usage: chiefly for נָפַל
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Timothy
3
Luke
2
Hebrews
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 3:6
- 1 Timothy 3:7
- 1 Timothy 6:9
- Hebrews 10:31
- Luke 10:36
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