Original Word: ἐγκοπή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: egkopé
Pronunciation: eng-ko-PAY
Phonetic Spelling: (eng-kop-ay')
Definition: an incision, a cutting, break; met: an interruption, a hindrance.
Meaning: The noun ἐγκοπή refers to a hindrance or an impediment. It conveys the idea of an obstacle that interrupts or obstructs progress.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐγκόπτω (enkoptō), meaning "to cut into" or "to hinder."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐγκοπή, the concept of hindrance or obstruction can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar meanings, such as:

- מִכְשׁוֹל (mikshol) • meaning "stumbling block" or "obstacle."
- עִכּוּב (ikkub) • meaning "delay" or "hindrance."

These Hebrew terms reflect the broader biblical theme of obstacles that can impede one's spiritual journey or relationship with God.

Usage: The term ἐγκοπή is used in the New Testament to describe a hindrance or obstacle, particularly in the context of spiritual or relational progress.

Context: The Greek term ἐγκοπή appears in the New Testament in contexts where it signifies a hindrance or obstacle to progress, often in a spiritual or relational sense. The root verb ἐγκόπτω, from which ἐγκοπή is derived, means "to cut into" or "to impede," suggesting an active interference or interruption.

In the New Testament, ἐγκοπή is used in Galatians 5:7, where the Apostle Paul addresses the Galatian church: "You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?" (BSB). Here, ἐγκοπή is metaphorically used to describe a spiritual hindrance that has disrupted the Galatians' progress in their faith journey. Paul is concerned about the influence of false teachings that have obstructed their obedience to the truth of the Gospel.

The concept of ἐγκοπή is significant in understanding the challenges faced by early Christians in maintaining their faith amidst external pressures and false teachings. It underscores the importance of vigilance and perseverance in the Christian walk, as believers are often confronted with various obstacles that can impede their spiritual growth and obedience to God's truth.

Cognate: 1464 egkopḗ – properly, an incision (a cutting); (figuratively) an interruption which acts as a hindrance (used only in 1 Cor 9:12). See 1465 (enkoptō).

Word Origin
from egkoptó
Definition
a hindrance
NASB Translation
hindrance (1).

STRONGS NT 1464: ἐγκοπή

ἐγκοπή (WH ἐνκοπη T ἐκκοπῇ, see ἐν, III. 3), ἐγκοπης, ἡ (ἐγκόπτω, properly, a cutting (made in the road to impede an enemy in pursuit ((?)), hence), a hindrance: 1 Corinthians 9:12. (Diodorus 1, 32; Dionysius Halicarnassus, de comp. verb., p. 157, 15 (22); Longinus, de sublim. 41, 3; (others).)

STRONGS NT 1464: ἐκκοπῇἐκκοπῇ, ἐκκοπης, ἡ (Polybius, Plutarch, others), see ἐγκοπή.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

hinder.

From egkopto; a hindrance -- X hinder.

see GREEK egkopto

Forms and Transliterations

εγκοπήν ἐγκοπὴν έγκοποι έγκοπον ενκοπην ἐνκοπὴν enkopen enkopēn en'kopḕn

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