ἐγγράφω

engraphōVerbG1449

to write in

From: from G1722 (ἐν) and G1125 (γράφω);

Short Definition

to "engrave", i.e. inscribe

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to mark in or on, to paint on, (Herdotus Historicus)
2.to inscribe, write in or on, (Herdotus Historicus):—;Pass., *ἐγγεγραμμένος τι *having something written on it, (Sophocles Tragicus); so Virgil flores inscripti nomina.
3.to enter in the public register, ἐγγρ. *τὸν υἱὸν εἰς ἄνδρας *(Demosthenes Orator):—;Pass., *εἰς τοὺς δημότας ἐγγραφῆναι *(Demosthenes Orator)
4.to enter on the judge's list, to indict, (Aristophanes Comicus)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
2
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 3:2
  • 2 Corinthians 3:3
  • Luke 10:20

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