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ἐμπίπτω G1706

G1706 is the Greek word ἐμπίπτω, transliterated empíptō. The King James Version most often renders it fall.

Word: ἐμπίπτωTransliteration: empíptōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

to fall on, i.e. (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with.

Where it comes from

from G1722 (ἐν) and G4098 (πίπτω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

fall 5×fell 1×fallen 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: fall among (into).

Verses using ἐμπίπτω

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 12:11 · KJV

And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?

Luke 10:36 · KJV

Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?

Luke 14:5 · KJV

And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?

1 Timothy 3:6 · KJV

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

1 Timothy 3:7 · KJV

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

1 Timothy 6:9 · KJV

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Hebrews 10:31 · KJV

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1706 mean?

G1706 is the Greek word ἐμπίπτω (empíptō), meaning to fall on, i.e. (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with.

How is G1706 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it fall (5 times), fell (1 time), fallen (1 time).

How many times does G1706 appear in the Bible?

ἐμπίπτω (empíptō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1706 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1722 (ἐν) and G4098 (πίπτω).

Nearby entries

G1703 · ἐμπαίκτης — a derider, i.e. (by implication) a false teacher G1704 · ἐμπεριπατέω — to perambulate on a place, i.e…G1705 · ἐμπίπλημι — to fill in (up), i.e. (by implication) to…G1707 · ἐμπλέκω — to entwine, i.e. (figuratively) involve with G1708 · ἐμπλοκή — elaborate braiding of the hair G1709 · ἐμπνέω — to inhale, i.e. (figuratively) to be…

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