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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

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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
ReferenceText
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)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Luke
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