The meaning of “ἐντρέπω”
Understanding entrépō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
regard, (give) reference, shame. - to invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect - or in a ...
ἐντρέπω
regard, (give) reference, shame. - to invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect - or in a bad one, to confound
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:37 | “But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.” Word: ἐντρέπω (entrépō) | |
| Mark 12:6 | “Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.” Word: ἐντρέπω (entrépō) | |
| Luke 18:4 | “And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;” Word: ἐντρέπω (entrépō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 4:14 | “I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. ” Word: ἐντρέπω (entrépō) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:14 | “And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.” Word: ἐντρέπω (entrépō) |