ἐνεδρεύω (enedreúō) — Lay Wait for

Greek word study: ἐνεδρεύω (enedreúō), Strong's G1748. to lurk, i.e. (figuratively) plot assassination

GreekStrong's G1748
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐνεδρεύω (enedreúō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to lurk, i.e. (figuratively) plot assassination

Word study
Derivation: from G1747 (ἐνέδρα);

KJV translation words: lay wait for

Where this word appears

Strong's G1748 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 Luke 11:54 and last appears in Acts 23:21.

How it is rendered in the text

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

Lie in wait ×1watching ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐνεδρεύοντες ×1ἐνεδρεύουσιν ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Luke 11:54 — ἐνεδρεύοντες — watching
  • Acts 23:21 — ἐνεδρεύουσιν — Lie in wait

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1747 ἐνέδρα (enédra).

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 enedreúō (G1748) mean?

To lurk, i.e. (figuratively) plot assassination.

How is G1748 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1748 as: lay wait for.

How often does ἐνεδρεύω (enedreúō) appear?

Strong's G1748 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 Luke 11:54 and last appears in Acts 23:21.