1465. egkoptó

Lexicon

egkoptó: To hinder, to impede, to cut into

Original Word: ἐγκόπτω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: egkoptó
Pronunciation: eng-KOP-to
Phonetic Spelling: (eng-kop'-to)
Definition: To hinder, to impede, to cut into
Meaning: I interrupt, hinder.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

hinder, be tedious unto.

From en and kopto; to cut into, i.e. (figuratively) impede, detain -- hinder, be tedious unto.

see GREEK en

see GREEK kopto

HELPS Word-studies

1465 egkóptō (from 1722 /en, "in" and 2875 /kóptō, "cut") – properly, cut into (like blocking off a road); hinder (A-S) by "introducing an obstacle that stands sharply in the way of a moving object" (Souter); (figuratively) sharply impede, by cutting off what is desired or needed; to block (hinder).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from en and koptó
Definition
to cut into, i.e. fig. impede, detain
NASB Translation
hindered (3), prevented (1), weary (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1465: ἐγκόπτω

ἐγκόπτω (in Acts T WH ἐνκόπτω, so T in 1 Pet. where R ἐκκόπτω; see ἐν, III. 3); 1 aorist ἐνεκοψα; passive (present ἐγκόπτομαι; imperfect ἐνεκοπτόμην; to cut into, to impede one's course by cutting off his way; hence, universally, to hinder (Hesychius: ἐμποδίζω, διακωλύω); with the dative of the object, Polybius 24, 1, 12; in the N. T. with the accusative of the object, 1 Thessalonians 2:18; followed by an infinitive, Galatians 5:7 (see ἀνακόπτω); an infinitive preceded by τοῦ, Romans 15:22; εἰς τό μή ἐγκόπτεσθαι τάς προσευχάς ὑμῶν, that ye be not hindered from praying (together), 1 Peter 3:7; equivalent to to detain (A. V. to be tedious unto) one, Acts 24:4 (cf. Valcken. Schol. 1:600f).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From the combination of ἐν (en, "in") and κόπτω (koptō, "to cut" or "to strike").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐγκόπτω, similar concepts of hindrance or obstruction can be found in Hebrew words such as עָכַב (ʿāḵaḇ, Strong's 6113), meaning "to restrain" or "to hold back," and מָנַע (mānaʿ, Strong's 4513), meaning "to withhold" or "to prevent." These terms capture the essence of hindrance or obstruction found in the Greek ἐγκόπτω.

Usage: The verb ἐγκόπτω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of hindering or obstructing someone or something. It appears in contexts where an action or progress is being interrupted or delayed.

Context: The Greek verb ἐγκόπτω is used in the New Testament to describe situations where an action or progress is hindered or obstructed. It is often used metaphorically to indicate spiritual or physical impediments. The term appears in several key passages, illustrating its significance in the early Christian context.

• Galatians 5:7 (BSB): "You were running so well. Who has hindered you from obeying the truth?" Here, ἐγκόπτω is used to describe the spiritual hindrance faced by the Galatians, who were initially progressing well in their faith but were obstructed by false teachings.

• Romans 15:22 (BSB): "This is why I have often been hindered from coming to you." In this passage, Paul uses ἐγκόπτω to explain the obstacles that prevented him from visiting the Roman believers, highlighting the physical and logistical challenges in his missionary journeys.

• 1 Thessalonians 2:18 (BSB): "For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us." Here, ἐγκόπτω is used to describe the spiritual opposition faced by Paul, attributing the hindrance to satanic interference.

The use of ἐγκόπτω in these contexts underscores the challenges faced by early Christians, both in their personal spiritual journeys and in the broader mission of spreading the Gospel. It reflects the reality of opposition, whether from false teachings, logistical barriers, or spiritual adversaries.

Forms and Transliterations

εγκοπτεσθαι εγκόπτεσθαι ἐγκόπτεσθαι εγκόπτω ἐγκόπτω εγκότημα ενεκοπτομην ενεκοπτόμην ἐνεκοπτόμην ενεκότει ενεκότουν ενεκοψεν ενέκοψεν ἐνέκοψεν ενκοπτω ἐνκόπτω enekopsen enékopsen enekoptomen enekoptomēn enekoptómen enekoptómēn enkoptesthai enkóptesthai enkopto enkoptō en'kópto en'kóptō

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 24:4 V-PSA-1S
GRK: πλεῖόν σε ἐνκόπτω παρακαλῶ ἀκοῦσαί
NAS: But, that I may not weary you any further,
KJV: not further tedious unto thee, I pray
INT: any longer you I might be a hindrance I implore to hear

Romans 15:22 V-IIM/P-1S
GRK: Διὸ καὶ ἐνεκοπτόμην τὰ πολλὰ
NAS: I have often been prevented from coming
KJV: much hindered from coming
INT: Therefore also I was hindered the many [times]

Galatians 5:7 V-AIA-3S
GRK: τίς ὑμᾶς ἐνέκοψεν τῇ ἀληθείᾳ
NAS: who hindered you from obeying
INT: who you hindered the truth

1 Thessalonians 2:18 V-AIA-3S
GRK: δίς καὶ ἐνέκοψεν ἡμᾶς ὁ
NAS: once-- and [yet] Satan hindered us.
KJV: but Satan hindered us.
INT: twice and hindered us

1 Peter 3:7 V-PNM/P
GRK: τὸ μὴ ἐγκόπτεσθαι τὰς προσευχὰς
NAS: that your prayers will not be hindered.
INT: not to be hindered the prayers

Strong's Greek 1465
5 Occurrences

ἐνέκοψεν — 2 Occ.
ἐνεκοπτόμην — 1 Occ.
ἐγκόπτεσθαι — 1 Occ.
ἐνκόπτω — 1 Occ.