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Strong's Lexicon entos: within, inside Original Word: ἐντός Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: entos Pronunciation: en-TOS Phonetic Spelling: (en-tos') Definition: within, inside, the inside. Meaning: The term "ἐντός" is an adverb meaning "inside," "within," or "in the midst of." Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "ἐν" (en), meaning "in" or "within." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ἐντός," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that denote inwardness or internal aspects, such as "בְּתוֹךְ" (betokh, Strong's Hebrew 8432), meaning "in the midst of" or "within." This Hebrew term is often used in the Old Testament to describe something that is located within a particular space or among a group of people, paralleling the Greek concept of internal presence or reality. Usage: The word "ἐντός" is used in the New Testament to denote something that is internal or within a particular boundary or space. It is often used to describe an inward or spiritual reality as opposed to an external or physical one. Context: The Greek word "ἐντός" appears in the New Testament primarily in contexts that emphasize the internal or spiritual nature of a concept, as opposed to its external or physical manifestation. One of the most notable uses of "ἐντός" is found in Luke 17:21, where Jesus speaks of the kingdom of God: "Nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is within you" (BSB). This passage highlights the inward, spiritual reality of God's kingdom, suggesting that it is not confined to a specific location or outward appearance but is present within the hearts and lives of believers. The use of "ἐντός" in this context underscores a key theme in Jesus' teaching: the importance of inner transformation and the presence of God's rule in the believer's life. This inward focus is consistent with other teachings of Jesus, where He emphasizes the condition of the heart over mere external observance of religious practices. In a broader theological context, "ἐντός" can be understood as a call to recognize the indwelling presence of God and His transformative power within the believer. It challenges individuals to look beyond outward appearances and to cultivate a genuine, internal relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from en Definition within, among NASB Translation inside (1), midst (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1787: ἐντός ἐντός, adverb ((from ἐν, opposed to ἐκτός), within, inside: with the genitive ἐντός ὑμῶν, within you, i. e. in the midst of you, Luke 17:21 (ἐντός αὐτῶν, Xenophon, an. 1, 10, 3 (but see the passage); ἐντός τούτων, Hell. 2, 3, 19; others); others, within you (i. e. in your souls), a meaning which the use of the word permits (ἐντός μου, Psalm 38:4 (); Psalm 108:22 (), etc.; (Hippolytus, ref. haer. 5, 7, 8; Petrus Alexandrinus, epistle can. 5)), but not the context; τό ἐντός, the inside, Matthew 23:26. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance within. From en; inside (adverb or noun) -- within. see GREEK en Forms and Transliterations εντος εντός ἐντὸς entos entòs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 23:26 Adv GRK: πρῶτον τὸ ἐντὸς τοῦ ποτηρίου NAS: clean the inside of the cup KJV: first that [which is] within the cup INT: first the inside of the cup Luke 17:21 Adv GRK: τοῦ θεοῦ ἐντὸς ὑμῶν ἐστίν NAS: the kingdom of God is in your midst. KJV: of God is within you. INT: of God in the midst of you is Strong's Greek 1787 2 Occurrences ἐντὸς — 2 Occ.