Strong's Lexicon enedra: Ambush, Lying in Wait Original Word: ἐνέδρα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐνδρεύω (endreuō), meaning "to lie in wait" or "to ambush." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of ambush is מַאֲרָב (ma'arav), which also means "ambush" or "lying in wait." This term appears in passages such as Joshua 8:2, where God instructs Joshua to set an ambush against Ai. Usage: The term "enedra" refers to a strategic and often malicious act of lying in wait to attack or capture someone by surprise. It conveys the idea of a hidden threat or a trap set with the intent to harm or deceive. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the schemes and plots of those who oppose the righteous. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman military tactics, ambushes were a common strategy used to gain an advantage over an enemy. The concept of ambush also extended into social and political realms, where individuals or groups might plot against others to gain power or settle scores. In the biblical context, ambushes are often associated with treachery and betrayal, reflecting the moral and ethical challenges faced by God's people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom en and hedra (a seat) Definition a lying in wait, an ambush NASB Translation ambush (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1747: ἔνεδραἔνεδρα, ἐνέδρας, ἡ (from ἐν and ἕδρα a seat), a lying in wait, ambush: Acts 23:16 (Rec.st τό ἔνεδρον, which see); ἐνέδραν ποιεῖν, Acts 25:3. (the Sept.; Thucydides and following.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ambushFeminine from en and the base of hedraios; an ambuscade, i.e. (figuratively) murderous purpose -- lay wait. See also enedron. see GREEK en see GREEK hedraios see GREEK enedron Forms and Transliterations ενέδρα ένεδρα ενεδραν ενέδραν ένεδραν ἐνέδραν ενέδρας enedran enédranLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 23:16 N-AFSGRK: Παύλου τὴν ἐνέδραν παραγενόμενος καὶ NAS: heard of their ambush, and he came INT: of Paul the ambush having come near and Acts 25:3 N-AFS |
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