The meaning of “εἰς”
Understanding eis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary preposition (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far mor...
εἰς
a primary preposition (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. - to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.) - also in adverbial phrases
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:34 | “And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.” Word: εἰς (eis) | |
| Romans 8:28 | “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Word: εἰς (eis) | |
| Philippians 2:11 | “And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Word: εἰς (eis) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:6 | “For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,” Word: εἰς (eis) | |
| 1 Peter 3:7 | “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.” Word: εἰς (eis) |