Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐνεδρεύω”
Understanding enedreúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
lay wait for. - to lurk, i.e. (figuratively) plot assassination
G1748
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐνεδρεύω
Phoneticen-ed-ryoo'-o
Transliterationenedreúō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
lay wait for. - to lurk, i.e. (figuratively) plot assassination
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 11:54 | “Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. ” Word: ἐνεδρεύω (enedreúō) | |
| Acts 23:21 | “But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee.” Word: ἐνεδρεύω (enedreúō) |