ἐμβιβάζω
embibazō
to put on board
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἐμβιβάζω (embibazō) means "to put on board" in the physical sense. It is a common action involving the movement or placement of an object onto a vehicle, such as a wagon, boat, or ship. The word is part of the Semantic domain of "Physical Action", indicating its tangible and concrete nature. This word's limited occurrence in the Bible (only 1 time) suggests that it is not a central concept or technical term in the narrative. Its use is likely straightforward, simply describing a practical action that occurs in the story. In its meaning, ἐμβιβάζω highlights human interaction with physical objects and infrastructure in everyday life. It is a fundamental action that underscores the importance of movement and transportation in ancient societies.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text