The meaning of “ἐμβαίνω”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐμβαίνω

Phoneticem-ba'-hee-no

Transliterationembaínō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

come (get) into, enter (into), go (up) into, step in, take ship. - to walk on, i.e. embark (aboard a vessel), reach (a pool)

Scripture References

17 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 14:22	“And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.”
Mark 6:45	“And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.”
Luke 8:22	“Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.”
John 6:17	“And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.”

Total Occurrences

17x

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew6

Mark5

Luke3

John3

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