ἐμβάλλω
emballō
to throw in
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἐμβάλλω (emballō) means "to throw in." This physical action can be applied to various contexts, such as inserting or placing something into a space or container. The word's semantic domain is classified as Physical Action, indicating its focus on tangible movements. Given its definition, the range of usage for ἐμβάλλω is likely limited to situations where objects or substances are being inserted or thrown into a specific location. The single occurrence of this word in the Bible suggests that its usage is not widespread, and its significance may be tied to a specific narrative or event. Without more information about the context in which ἐμβάλλω appears in the Bible, it is difficult to assess its significance. However, based on its definition and semantic domain, it is clear that ἐμβάλλω is a word that describes a physical action of insertion or throwing, rather than a more abstract or metaphorical concept.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text