Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐμπλέκω”
Understanding emplékō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
entangle (in, self with). - to entwine, i.e. (figuratively) involve with
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐμπλέκω
Phoneticem-plek'-o
Transliterationemplékō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
entangle (in, self with). - to entwine, i.e. (figuratively) involve with
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Timothy 2:4 | “No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.” Word: ἐμπλέκω (emplékō) | |
| 2 Peter 2:20 | “For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.” Word: ἐμπλέκω (emplékō) |