2793. kinduneuó

Lexicon

kinduneuó: To be in danger, to risk, to be at risk

Original Word: κινδυνεύω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: kinduneuó
Pronunciation: kin-doo-nyoo'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (kin-doon-yoo'-o)
Definition: To be in danger, to risk, to be at risk
Meaning: I am in danger or peril.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be in danger, be in jeopardy.

From kindunos; to undergo peril -- be in danger, be (stand) in jeopardy.

see GREEK kindunos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kindunos
Definition
to be in danger
NASB Translation
danger (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2793: κινδυνεύω

κινδυνεύω; imperfect ἐκινδύνευον; (κίνδυνος); to be in jeopardy, to be in danger, to be pat in peril: Luke 8:23; 1 Corinthians 15:30; τοῦτο τό μέρος κινδυνεύει εἰς ἀπελεγμόν ἐλθεῖν, this trade is in danger of coming into disrepute, Acts 19:27; κινδυνεύομεν ἐγκαλεῖσθαι, we are in danger of being accused, Acts 19:40. (From (Pindar) and Herodotus down; the Sept..)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the noun κίνδυνος (kindynos), meaning "danger" or "peril."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κινδυνεύω, similar concepts of danger and peril can be found in Hebrew words such as סַכָּנָה (sakanah, danger) and צָרָה (tsarah, trouble or distress), which convey the idea of being in a hazardous or threatening situation.

Usage: The verb κινδυνεύω is used in the New Testament to describe situations where individuals or groups are exposed to danger or risk. It conveys a sense of imminent threat or jeopardy.

Context: The Greek verb κινδυνεύω appears in the New Testament to describe scenarios where individuals are at risk or in peril. This term is used in contexts that highlight the vulnerability and potential harm faced by individuals due to external circumstances or actions.

In Acts 19:27, the term is used to describe the economic threat faced by the craftsmen in Ephesus due to the spread of Christianity: "There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited..." (BSB). Here, κινδυνεύω underscores the perceived threat to both economic stability and religious tradition.

Another instance is found in Acts 19:40, where the city clerk warns of the potential legal repercussions of the riot in Ephesus: "For we are in jeopardy of being charged with rioting for today’s events, and there is no justification we can give as a reason for this commotion." (BSB). The use of κινδυνεύω here emphasizes the legal and social dangers posed by the disorderly conduct.

The term encapsulates the notion of being on the brink of adverse outcomes, whether they be physical, economic, or social. It serves as a reminder of the precariousness of human endeavors and the ever-present potential for unforeseen challenges.

Forms and Transliterations

εκινδύνευε εκινδυνευον εκινδύνευον ἐκινδύνευον κινδυνευει κινδυνεύει κινδυνευομεν κινδυνεύομεν κινδυνεύσει κινδυνεύσουσι ekinduneuon ekindyneuon ekindýneuon kinduneuei kinduneuomen kindyneuei kindyneúei kindyneuomen kindyneúomen

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 8:23 V-IIA-3P
GRK: συνεπληροῦντο καὶ ἐκινδύνευον
NAS: and they [began] to be swamped and to be in danger.
KJV: [with water], and were in jeopardy.
INT: they were being swamped and were in danger

Acts 19:27 V-PIA-3S
GRK: δὲ τοῦτο κινδυνεύει ἡμῖν τὸ
NAS: Not only is there danger that this
KJV: our craft is in danger to be set at
INT: but this is dangerous to us [lest] the

Acts 19:40 V-PIA-1P
GRK: καὶ γὰρ κινδυνεύομεν ἐγκαλεῖσθαι στάσεως
NAS: For indeed we are in danger of being accused
KJV: For we are in danger to be called in question
INT: for indeed we are in danger to be accused of insurrection

1 Corinthians 15:30 V-PIA-1P
GRK: καὶ ἡμεῖς κινδυνεύομεν πᾶσαν ὥραν
NAS: Why are we also in danger every hour?
KJV: stand we in jeopardy every hour?
INT: also we are in danger every hour

Strong's Greek 2793
4 Occurrences

ἐκινδύνευον — 1 Occ.
κινδυνεύει — 1 Occ.
κινδυνεύομεν — 2 Occ.