The meaning of “ἐμβαίνω”
Understanding embaínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
come (get) into, enter (into), go (up) into, step in, take ship. - to walk on, i.e. embark (aboard a vessel), reach (a p...
ἐμβαίνω
come (get) into, enter (into), go (up) into, step in, take ship. - to walk on, i.e. embark (aboard a vessel), reach (a pool)
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: ἐμβαίνω (embaínō) | |
| 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.” Word: ἐμβαίνω (embaínō) | |
| 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.” Word: ἐμβαίνω (embaínō) | |
| 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.” Word: ἐμβαίνω (embaínō) |