Berean Strong's Lexicon egkopé: Hindrance, Obstruction Original Word: ἐγκοπή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐγκόπτω (enkoptō), meaning "to cut into" or "to hinder." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "egkopé," the concept of hindrance can be related to Hebrew words like מִכְשׁוֹל (mikshol), meaning "stumbling block" or "obstacle." Usage: The term "egkopé" refers to an obstacle or hindrance that prevents progress or movement. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral impediments that obstruct one's path or mission. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of hindrance was often associated with physical barriers or interruptions in travel and communication. In a spiritual context, it reflects the challenges and obstacles faced by early Christians in their faith journey, often due to external opposition or internal struggles. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1464 egkopḗ – properly, an incision (a cutting); (figuratively) an interruption which acts as a hindrance (used only in 1 Cor 9:12). See 1465 (enkoptō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom egkoptó Definition a hindrance NASB Translation hindrance (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1464: ἐγκοπήἐγκοπή (WH ἐνκοπη T ἐκκοπῇ, see ἐν, III. 3), ἐγκοπης, ἡ (ἐγκόπτω, properly, a cutting (made in the road to impede an enemy in pursuit ((?)), hence), a hindrance: 1 Corinthians 9:12. (Diodorus 1, 32; Dionysius Halicarnassus, de comp. verb., p. 157, 15 (22); Longinus, de sublim. 41, 3; (others).) STRONGS NT 1464: ἐκκοπῇἐκκοπῇ, ἐκκοπης, ἡ (Polybius, Plutarch, others), see ἐγκοπή. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hinder. From egkopto; a hindrance -- X hinder. see GREEK egkopto Forms and Transliterations εγκοπήν ἐγκοπὴν έγκοποι έγκοπον ενκοπην ἐνκοπὴν enkopen enkopēn en'kopḕnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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