ἐνεδρεύω

enedreuōVerbG1748

to ambush

From: from G1747 (ἐνέδρα);

Short Definition

to lurk, i.e. (figuratively) plot assassination

Full Lexicon Entry

to lie in wait for: with accusative of person(s).
LXX Usage: chiefly for אָרַב

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 23:21
  • Luke 11:54

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