Strong's Lexicon epibainó: To go upon, to embark, to step on Original Word: ἐπιβαίνω Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "on") and the verb βαίνω (baino, meaning "to go" or "to walk"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπιβαίνω, the concept of embarking or stepping onto something can be related to Hebrew verbs like עָלָה (alah, Strong's H5927), meaning "to go up" or "to ascend." Usage: The verb ἐπιβαίνω primarily means "to go upon" or "to step on." It is often used in the context of embarking on a journey, particularly by stepping onto a ship or boat. The term can also imply taking possession or control, as one might step onto land to claim it. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Mediterranean world, travel by sea was a common mode of transportation, especially for long distances. The act of stepping onto a ship (ἐπιβαίνω) was a significant action, marking the beginning of a journey. This term would have been familiar to early Christians, many of whom lived in coastal regions and were accustomed to maritime travel. Additionally, the concept of embarking on a journey can be metaphorically applied to spiritual journeys or missions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and the same as basis Definition to go aboard, to go up to NASB Translation arrived (1), embarking (1), mounted (1), set foot (2), went aboard (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1910: ἐπιβαίνωἐπιβαίνω; 2 aorist ἐπέβην; perfect participle ἐπιβεβηκώς; 1. to get upon, mount: ;ἐπί τί, Matthew 21:5 (Xenophon, Hell. 3, 4, 1, etc.; Genesis 24:61); τῷ πλοίῳ (to embark in), Acts 27:2 (Thucydides 7, 70); εἰς τό πλοῖον, Acts 21:6 R G; used without a case, of going aboard (a ship), Acts 21:2; to go up: εἰς ἱεροσολυμα, Acts 21:4 L T Tr WH (yet others refer this to 2). 2. to set foot in, enter: εἰς with the accusative of place, Acts 20:18; with the dative of place (as also in Greek writings), Acts 25:1. From epi and the base of basis; to walk upon, i.e. Mount, ascend, embark, arrive -- come (into), enter into, go abroad, sit upon, take ship. see GREEK epi see GREEK basis Englishman's Concordance Matthew 21:5 V-RPA-NMSGRK: πραῢς καὶ ἐπιβεβηκὼς ἐπὶ ὄνον NAS: TO YOU, GENTLE, AND MOUNTED ON A DONKEY, KJV: meek, and sitting upon an ass, INT: gentle and mounted on a donkey Acts 20:18 V-AIA-1S Acts 21:2 V-APA-NMS Acts 21:4 V-PNA Acts 25:1 V-APA-NMS Acts 27:2 V-APA-NMS Strong's Greek 1910 |
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