The meaning of “εἰσφέρω”

Understanding eisphérō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1533

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

εἰσφέρω

Phoneticice-fer'-o

Transliterationeisphérō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

bring (in), lead into. - to carry inward (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

7 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 6:13	“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
Luke 5:19	“And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus.”
Acts 17:20	“For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.”
1 Timothy 6:7	“For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.”
Hebrews 13:11	“For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Luke3

Acts1

1 Timothy1

Hebrews1

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