ἐντρέπω (entrépō) — Regard

Greek word study: ἐντρέπω (entrépō), Strong's G1788. to invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound

GreekStrong's G1788
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐντρέπω (entrépō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound

Word study
Derivation: from G1722 (ἐν) and the base of G5157 (τροπή);

KJV translation words: regard, (give) reference, shame

Where this word appears

Strong's G1788 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 21:37 and last appears in Hebrews 12:9.

How it is rendered in the text

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

They will have respect for ×1They will respect ×1he may be ashamed ×1may be ashamed ×1respect ×1respecting ×1shaming ×1they will respect ×1we were respecting them ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐντραπήσονται ×3ἐντραπῇ ×2ἐνετρεπόμεθα ×1ἐντρεπόμενος ×1ἐντρέπομαι ×1ἐντρέπων ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×3Matthew ×1Mark ×11 Corinthians ×12 Thessalonians ×1Titus ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 9)

  • Matthew 21:37 — ἐντραπήσονται — They will respect
  • Mark 12:6 — ἐντραπήσονται — They will have respect for
  • Luke 18:2 — ἐντρεπόμενος — respecting
  • Luke 18:4 — ἐντρέπομαι — respect
  • Luke 20:13 — ἐντραπήσονται — they will respect
  • 1 Corinthians 4:14 — ἐντρέπων — shaming
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:14 — ἐντραπῇ — he may be ashamed
  • Titus 2:8 — ἐντραπῇ — may be ashamed
  • Hebrews 12:9 — ἐνετρεπόμεθα — we were respecting them

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1722 ἐν (en), G5157 τροπή (tropḗ).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1791 ἐντροπή (entropḗ).

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 entrépō (G1788) mean?

To invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound.

How is G1788 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1788 as: regard, (give) reference, shame.

How often does ἐντρέπω (entrépō) appear?

Strong's G1788 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 21:37 and last appears in Hebrews 12:9.