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ἐνεδρεύω G1748
G1748 is the Greek word ἐνεδρεύω, transliterated enedreúō. The King James Version most often renders it laying wait for.
What it means
to lurk, i.e. (figuratively) plot assassination.
Where it comes from
from G1747 (ἐνέδρα).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: lay wait for.
Verses using ἐνεδρεύω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 11:54 · KJV
Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
Acts 23:21 · KJV
But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1748 mean?
G1748 is the Greek word ἐνεδρεύω (enedreúō), meaning to lurk, i.e. (figuratively) plot assassination.
How is G1748 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it laying wait for (1 time), lie in wait for (1 time).
How many times does G1748 appear in the Bible?
ἐνεδρεύω (enedreúō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1748 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1747 (ἐνέδρα).
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