Strong's Lexicon eispédaó: To fall upon, to rush into Original Word: εἰσπέδανω Word Origin: From εἰς (eis, "into") and πέδον (pedon, "ground" or "earth") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent might be found in words like פָּגַע (paga, Strong's H6293), which can mean to meet, encounter, or fall upon, often with a sense of suddenness or intensity. Usage: The verb "eispédaó" conveys the action of rushing or falling into something with force or urgency. It implies a sudden or intense movement, often with a sense of invasion or unexpected entry. In the context of the New Testament, it can describe both physical and metaphorical actions, such as a sudden attack or a rapid entry into a situation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of rushing or falling into something was often associated with military tactics, where speed and surprise were crucial for victory. The imagery of "eispédaó" would resonate with an audience familiar with the strategies of warfare and the suddenness of divine intervention or judgment. This term could also be used in a broader sense to describe any abrupt or forceful entry, whether in battle, nature, or divine action. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eis and pédaó (to leap, spring) Definition to rush in NASB Translation rushed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1530: εἰσπηδάωεἰσπηδάω ἐισπηδω: 1 aorist ἐισεπήδησα; to spring in: εἰς τόν ὄχλον, Acts 14:14 Rec. (see ἐκπηδάω); to rush in impetuously, Acts 16:29. (Xenophon, Dem, others; the Sept. Amos 5:19.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance run in, spring in. From eis and pedao (to leap); to rush in -- run (spring) in. see GREEK eis Forms and Transliterations αναπηδησας ἀναπηδήσας εισεπήδησαν εισεπήδησε εισεπηδησεν εἰσεπήδησεν εισπηδήση εξεπηδησαν ἐξεπήδησαν anapedesas anapedḗsas anapēdēsas anapēdḗsas eisepedesen eisepēdēsen eisepḗdesen eisepḗdēsen exepedesan exepēdēsan exepḗdesan exepḗdēsanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 10:50 V-APA-NMSGRK: ἱμάτιον αὐτοῦ ἀναπηδήσας ἦλθεν πρὸς INT: cloak of him having risen up he came to Acts 14:14 V-AIA-3P Acts 16:29 V-AIA-3S Strong's Greek 1530 |