The meaning of “ἐν”
Understanding en reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall...
ἐν
a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ) about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). - "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:40 | “As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.” Word: ἐν (en) | |
| Romans 8:4 | “That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Word: ἐν (en) | |
| Philippians 2:24 | “But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.” Word: ἐν (en) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:20 | “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.” Word: ἐν (en) | |
| 1 Peter 3:16 | “Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.” Word: ἐν (en) |