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εἰς

Vocabulary form: 
eijV
Definition: 

into; in

Erasmian: 
Modern: 
Frequency: 
1,767
GK: 
1650
Cognates: 

Eisegesis is poor hermeneutical practice because it reads a meaning into the text instead of drawing it out of (exegesis) the text.

Mnemonic Singing: 

Changed from glory into glory,
'til in heaven we take our place.

Verse: 

“Jesus was led by the Spirit εἰς the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” (Matt 4:1)

“Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized εἰς the Jordan River by John.” (Mark 1:9)

Notes: 

In classical Greek, there was little overlap in meaning between εἰς ("into") and ἐν ("in"), but in Koine Greek there is more.

Mnemonics

Submitted by bentap on Wed, 2024-07-10 07:59

The ACE went INTO the pile
The ACE went IN the pile
The ACE was AMONG the pile

Biblical Concordance

2 Corinthians 3:13 and not like Moses who used to put a veil over his face so that the sons of Israel would not gaze at (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the end of what was fading away.
2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, with unveiled faces, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) another, just as from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 4:4 in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
2 Corinthians 4:11 For we who live are constantly being handed over to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) death for the sake of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
2 Corinthians 4:15 For all these things are for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people, it may increase thanksgiving to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 4:17 For our momentary lightness of affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) comparison,
2 Corinthians 5:5 The one who prepared us for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) this very thing is God, who gave us the Spirit as a pledge.
2 Corinthians 6:1 Thus as coworkers with him, we urge you not to receive the grace of God in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) vain.
2 Corinthians 6:18 and I will be a father to you, and you will be sons and daughters to me,” says the Lord Almighty.
2 Corinthians 7:3 I do not say this to condemn you, for I have said previously that you are in our hearts; thus (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) we live and die together.
2 Corinthians 7:5 For even when we came to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but on all sides we were distressed — from the outside came conflicts, from within there were fears.
2 Corinthians 7:9 now I rejoice, not because you were made sad, but because your sadness led to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) repentance; for you were made sad as God intended, so that in nothing you suffered loss by us.
2 Corinthians 7:10 For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) salvation, leaving no regret; but worldly sadness produces death.
2 Corinthians 7:15 And his affection for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you is even greater when he recalls the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you welcomed him.
2 Corinthians 8:2 how that in a severe test of affliction, the fullness of their joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the richness of their generosity.
2 Corinthians 8:4 begging us with great insistence for the privilege of joining in this ministry to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the saints.
2 Corinthians 8:6 So (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) we urged Titus that just as he had previously begun the work, so now he should complete this act of kindness among (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you.
2 Corinthians 8:14 at the present time your abundance should supply (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) what they need, so that then their abundance may supply (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) your need; in this way there will be equality.
2 Corinthians 8:22 And we are sending along with them our brother whom we have often tested in many matters and found to be eager, and now he is all the more eager because of his great confidence in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you.
2 Corinthians 8:23 As for Titus, he is my companion and fellow worker among (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you. As for our brothers, they are delegates of the churches, an honor to Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:24 Therefore show them openly before the churches the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you.
2 Corinthians 9:1 Now concerning the service to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the saints, there is no necessity for me to write to you,
2 Corinthians 9:5 Therefore I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you in advance and to arrange beforehand the generous contribution you had previously promised, so that it would be ready as a generous gift and not as something you had to do.
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace overflow to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you, so that, in all things and at all times, having all you need, you may overflow in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) every kind of good work.
2 Corinthians 9:9 As it is written, “He has distributed generously, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” (eis | εἰς | prep-acc)
2 Corinthians 9:10 The one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) food will supply and multiply your seed and enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.
2 Corinthians 9:11 In every way you will be made rich for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all your generosity, which is producing through us thanksgiving to God,
2 Corinthians 9:13 By their approval of this service, they glorify God for your obedience stemming from your confession in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your partnership with (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) them and with (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) everyone.
2 Corinthians 10:1 Now I, Paul myself, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ — I who when present am “timid” among you, but when away am “bold” toward (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you.
2 Corinthians 10:5 and every lofty idea that is raised against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) make it obey Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:8 For even if I boast about it, and more than that, about the authority which the Lord gave us for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) building you up and not for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
2 Corinthians 10:13 We, however, will not boast beyond (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) proper limits, but only within the measure of the sphere of action which God has assigned to us as a measure, extending even as far as you.
2 Corinthians 10:14 For it is not as though we had not come to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you, over-reaching ourselves, for we did come even as far as you with the gospel of Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:15 We will not go beyond (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) proper limits by boasting in the labors of others, but we have hope that as your faith continues to grow, our area of activity among you will be greatly (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) enlarged,
2 Corinthians 10:16 so that (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) we may preach the gospel in places beyond you, not boasting about the work already (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) done in another person’s territory.
2 Corinthians 11:3 But I am afraid, however, that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be led astray from the simplicity and purity that is in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:6 But even if I am an amateur in speaking, I am certainly not in knowledge. Rather, in every way we have made this plain to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you as to all.
2 Corinthians 11:10 As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) mine will not be put to silence in the districts of Achaia.
2 Corinthians 11:13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) apostles of Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder! For Satan himself disguises himself as (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) an angel of light.
2 Corinthians 11:20 For you put up with it if anyone enslaves you, if anyone exploits you, if anyone takes advantage of you, if anyone puts on airs, if anyone strikes you in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the face.
2 Corinthians 11:31 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus, he who is blessed forever, knows that I am not lying.
2 Corinthians 12:1 It is necessary for me to continue boasting. Though it is not profitable, I will go on to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) visions and revelations from the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:4 was caught up into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) paradise and heard unspeakable words which are not permitted for a man to utter.
2 Corinthians 12:6 For even if I should choose to boast, I would not be foolish, because I would be telling the truth. But I refrain from this, so that no one will give credit to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) me beyond what he sees in me or he hears from me,
2 Corinthians 13:2 I said before when I was with you the second time, and now, though absent, I say ahead of time to those who have sinned previously and to all the rest, that if I come again I will not spare anyone,
2 Corinthians 13:3 since you seek proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak toward (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you but is powerful among you.
2 Corinthians 13:4 For indeed he was crucified in weakness, but he lives by the power of God. For indeed we are weak in him, but we will live with him by the power of God toward (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you.
2 Corinthians 13:10 Therefore I write these things while I am absent, so that when I am present I may not have to treat you harshly according to the authority which the Lord gave me for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) building up and not tearing down.
Galatians 1:5 to whom be glory forever (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) and ever! Amen.

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