The meaning of “ἐπάγω”
Understanding epágō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bring upon. - to superinduce, i.e. inflict (an evil), charge (a crime)
ἐπάγω
bring upon. - to superinduce, i.e. inflict (an evil), charge (a crime)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 5:28 | “Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.” Word: ἐπάγω (epágō) | |
| 2 Peter 2:1 | “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.” Word: ἐπάγω (epágō) | |
| 2 Peter 2:5 | “And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;” Word: ἐπάγω (epágō) |