ἐπιβιβάζω
epibibazō
to mount
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἐπιβιβάζω (epibibazō) is a verb that means "to mount". Its three occurrences in the Bible suggest a relatively limited range of usage, but one that is focused on movement upwards or onto something. The meaning of "to mount" is straightforward, implying a physical action of climbing or ascending. However, the context in which this word is used may provide further insight into its significance. Unfortunately, the provided data does not include any information about the specific contexts in which ἐπιβιβάζω appears in the Bible.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. He set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Luke 19:35Then they brought it to Jesus. They threw their cloaks on the colt, and sat Jesus on them.
Acts 23:24He asked them to provide animals, that they might set Paul on one, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.