Biblica Analytica
G1525 Greek

εἰσέρχομαι

eiserchomai

to enter

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to enter
Transliteration
eiserchomai
Strong's Number
G1525
Occurrences
194

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word εἰσέρχομαι (eiserchomai) is a verb that means "to enter." With 194 occurrences in the Bible, it is a frequently used term that encompasses a range of meanings, from physical entry into a space or place to entering into a state of being or a relationship. In its physical sense, εἰσέρχομαι can refer to entering a house, a city, or a temple. However, it can also signify entering into a state of being, such as entering into a new life, entering into a covenant, or entering into rest. This versatility of meaning allows the word to be used in various contexts, from everyday life to spiritual experiences. The significance of εἰσέρχομαι lies in its ability to convey a sense of transition, movement, and transformation. Whether it's entering a new place or entering into a new state of being, the word suggests a change of circumstances or a shift in perspective. This makes it a powerful tool for conveying the idea of transformation and renewal in the biblical narrative.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G1525
Lemma
εἰσέρχομαι
Transliteration
eiserchomai
Definition
to enter
Occurrences
194
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

194 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Hebrews 9:24

For Christ hasn’t entered into holy places made with hands, which are representations of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us;

Matthew 2:21

He arose and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

Matthew 5:20

For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 6:6

But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Matthew 7:13

“Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it.

Matthew 7:13

“Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it.

Matthew 7:21

Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 8:5

When he came into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking him,

Matthew 8:8

The centurion answered, “Lord, I’m not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

Matthew 9:25

But when the crowd was put out, he entered in, took her by the hand, and the girl arose.

Matthew 10:5

Jesus sent these twelve out, and commanded them, saying, “Don’t go among the Gentiles, and don’t enter into any city of the Samaritans.

Matthew 10:11

Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on.

Matthew 10:12

As you enter into the household, greet it.

Matthew 12:4

how he entered into God’s house, and ate the show bread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for those who were with him, but only for the priests?

Matthew 12:29

Or how can one enter into the house of the strong man, and plunder his goods, unless he first bind the strong man? Then he will plunder his house.

Matthew 12:45

Then he goes, and takes with himself seven other spirits more evil than he is, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first. Even so will it be also to this evil generation.”

Matthew 15:11

That which enters into the mouth doesn’t defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”

Matthew 18:3

and said, “Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 18:8

If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life maimed or crippled, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into the eternal fire.

Matthew 18:9

If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the Gehenna of fire.

Matthew 19:17

He said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”

Matthew 19:23

Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.

Matthew 19:24

Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”

Matthew 21:10

When he had come into Jerusalem, all the city was stirred up, saying, “Who is this?”

Matthew 21:12

Jesus entered into the temple of God, and drove out all of those who sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the money changers’ tables and the seats of those who sold the doves.

Matthew 22:11

But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man who didn’t have on wedding clothing,

Matthew 22:12

and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here not wearing wedding clothing?’ He was speechless.

Matthew 23:13

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows’ houses, and as a pretense you make long prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation.

Matthew 23:13

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows’ houses, and as a pretense you make long prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation.

Matthew 23:13

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows’ houses, and as a pretense you make long prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation.

Matthew 24:38

For as in those days which were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ship,

Matthew 25:10

While they went away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was shut.

Matthew 25:21

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

Matthew 25:23

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

Matthew 26:41

Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Matthew 26:58

But Peter followed him from a distance, to the court of the high priest, and entered in and sat with the officers, to see the end.

Matthew 27:53

and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, they entered into the holy city and appeared to many.

Mark 1:21

They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught.

Mark 1:45

But he went out, and began to proclaim it much, and to spread about the matter, so that Jesus could no more openly enter into a city, but was outside in desert places. People came to him from everywhere.

Mark 2:1

When he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was heard that he was in the house.

Mark 2:26

How he entered into God’s house at the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the show bread, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests, and gave also to those who were with him?”

Mark 3:1

He entered again into the synagogue, and there was a man there who had his hand withered.

Mark 3:27

But no one can enter into the house of the strong man to plunder unless he first binds the strong man; then he will plunder his house.

Mark 5:12

All the demons begged him, saying, “Send us into the pigs, that we may enter into them.”

Mark 5:13

At once Jesus gave them permission. The unclean spirits came out and entered into the pigs. The herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and they were drowned in the sea.

Mark 5:39

When he had entered in, he said to them, “Why do you make an uproar and weep? The child is not dead, but is asleep.”

Mark 6:22

When the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and those sitting with him. The king said to the young lady, “Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.”

Mark 6:25

She came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptizer on a platter.”

Mark 7:17

When he had entered into a house away from the multitude, his disciples asked him about the parable.

Mark 7:24

From there he arose, and went away into the borders of Tyre and Sidon. He entered into a house, and didn’t want anyone to know it, but he couldn’t escape notice.