Lexicon enedra: Ambush, Lying in Wait Original Word: ἐνέδρα 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 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.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐνδρεύω (endreuō), meaning "to lie in wait" or "to ambush."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of an ambush or lying in wait is also present in the Hebrew Scriptures. Corresponding Hebrew terms include: Usage: The word ἐνέδρα is used in the New Testament to describe situations where individuals or groups set a trap or plan an ambush, typically with malicious intent. Context: The Greek term ἐνέδρα appears in the New Testament in contexts that involve deceit and premeditated harm. It is used to describe the actions of those who plot against others, often with the intent to harm or capture them unexpectedly. This term is notably used in the Book of Acts, where it describes the plots of the Jews against Paul. For example, in Acts 23:16, the son of Paul's sister learns of a plot (ἐνέδρα) against Paul and informs him, allowing Paul to take measures to avoid the ambush. The use of ἐνέδρα in the New Testament underscores the themes of persecution and the constant danger faced by early Christians, particularly the apostles, as they spread the Gospel. It highlights the hostility and opposition from those who sought to thwart the mission of the early Church. 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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