Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπιβαίνω”
Understanding epibaínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
come (into), enter into, go abroad, sit upon, take ship. - to walk upon, i.e. mount, ascend, embark, arrive
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπιβαίνω
Phoneticep-ee-bah'-ee-no
Transliterationepibaínō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
come (into), enter into, go abroad, sit upon, take ship. - to walk upon, i.e. mount, ascend, embark, arrive
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:5 | “Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.” Word: ἐπιβαίνω (epibaínō) | |
| Acts 21:6 | “And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.” Word: ἐπιβαίνω (epibaínō) |