εἰστρέχω
eistrechō
to run in
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word εἰστρέχω (eistrechō) is a verb that means "to run in." Its primary semantic domain is Movement & Travel, indicating that it is related to physical movement or travel in a particular direction. The fact that it is a compound of "εἰ" (meaning "in") and "στρέχω" (meaning "to run") suggests that the movement is directed inward or into something. Given its definition and semantic domain, the word εἰστρέχω is likely used to describe a specific type of movement or action that involves running or moving into a particular location or situation. Its occurrence in the Bible is limited to a single instance, suggesting that it may be a specialized or technical term used in a specific context.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text