The meaning of “ἐπιβουλή”
Understanding epiboulḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
laying (lying) in wait. - a plan against someone, i.e. a plot
ἐπιβουλή
laying (lying) in wait. - a plan against someone, i.e. a plot
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 9:24 | “But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.” Word: ἐπιβουλή (epiboulḗ) | |
| Acts 20:3 | “And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.” Word: ἐπιβουλή (epiboulḗ) | |
| Acts 20:19 | “Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:” Word: ἐπιβουλή (epiboulḗ) | |
| Acts 23:30 | “And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.” Word: ἐπιβουλή (epiboulḗ) |