The meaning of “κινδυνεύω”
Understanding kindyneúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be in danger, be (stand) in jeopardy. - to undergo peril
κινδυνεύω
be in danger, be (stand) in jeopardy. - to undergo peril
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 8:23 | “But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.” Word: κινδυνεύω (kindyneúō) | |
| Acts 19:27 | “So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.” Word: κινδυνεύω (kindyneúō) | |
| Acts 19:40 | “For we are in danger to be called in question for this day’s uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.” Word: κινδυνεύω (kindyneúō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:30 | “And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?” Word: κινδυνεύω (kindyneúō) |