ἐμπλέκω (emplékō) — Entangle

Greek word study: ἐμπλέκω (emplékō), Strong's G1707. to entwine, i.e. (figuratively) involve with

GreekStrong's G1707
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐμπλέκω (emplékō)

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to entwine, i.e. (figuratively) involve with

Word study
Derivation: from G1722 (ἐν) and G4120 (πλέκω);

KJV translation words: entangle (in, self with)

Where this word appears

Strong's G1707 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Timothy 2:4 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:20.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

entangles himself ×1having been entangled ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐμπλακέντες ×1ἐμπλέκεται ×1

Books where it appears most

2 Timothy ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • 2 Timothy 2:4 — ἐμπλέκεται — entangles himself
  • 2 Peter 2:20 — ἐμπλακέντες — having been entangled

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1722 ἐν (en), G4120 πλέκω (plékō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1708 ἐμπλοκή (emplokḗ).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does emplékō (G1707) mean?

To entwine, i.e. (figuratively) involve with.

How is G1707 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1707 as: entangle (in, self with).

How often does ἐμπλέκω (emplékō) appear?

Strong's G1707 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Timothy 2:4 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:20.