2793. kinduneuó

Lexical Summary

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)
KJV: be in danger, be (stand) in jeopardy
NASB: danger
Word Origin: [from G2794 (κίνδυνος - dangers)]

1. to undergo 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

Scope and Connotation

The verb conveys exposure to peril, whether physical, social, or spiritual. It appears where human resources prove inadequate and divine intervention or trust is required.

Occurrences in the New Testament

• Luke 8:23 – As the boat is swamped, “they were in great danger.” The moment magnifies Jesus’ authority over creation, contrasting mortal peril with the Savior’s sovereign calm.
• Acts 19:27 – Demetrius warns that “there is danger that our trade will lose its good name,” revealing how the gospel threatens idolatrous economies as well as souls.
• Acts 19:40 – The city clerk concedes, “we are in danger of being charged with rioting,” illustrating that civil authorities can become uneasy when public order collides with gospel advance.
• 1 Corinthians 15:30 – Paul asks, “And why do we ourselves face danger every hour?” His habitual jeopardy authenticates resurrection hope and apostolic resolve.

Historical Background

Luke situates danger on the Sea of Galilee, a setting long emblematic of chaos subdued by the Creator. The Acts references arise in Ephesus, a metropolis bound to Artemis worship; the gospel’s penetration into its commercial and religious heartland generated civic turmoil. Paul’s Corinthian testimony reflects an era when missionary travel, persecution, and political volatility rendered continual endangerment normal for church planters.

Theological Themes

1. Lordship of Christ: Luke’s narrative elevates Jesus as the One whose word dispels danger, underscoring His divine identity.
2. Conflict of Allegiance: In Acts, danger surfaces when the gospel confronts entrenched idolatries. Monetary, cultural, and political loyalties prove fragile before the claims of Christ.
3. Apostolic Suffering: Paul’s confession links peril to resurrection certainty; readiness to risk life accents the reliability of the message proclaimed.
4. Providence: Scripture records peril not as a flaw in divine care but as the stage on which God displays preservation, guidance, and ultimate victory.

Ministry Implications

• Expectation of Risk – Faithful witness will unsettle powers and patterns opposed to God.
• Courage Grounded in Resurrection – Confidence in bodily resurrection emboldens believers to endure mortal hazard.
• Prayerful Dependence – Episodes of peril drive disciples to seek the Lord’s deliverance, reinforcing a life of communion with Him.
• Gospel Versus Idolatry – Modern idols—consumerism, ideologies, self—likewise see their “trade in danger” when biblical truth advances; the church must be prepared for backlash.

Devotional Reflection

Peril in Scripture never stands alone; it is paired with God’s presence. Whether on a storm-tossed lake, amid a rioting crowd, or in daily apostolic labor, the people of God discover that danger is a crucible for faith, a testimony to Christ’s supremacy, and a call to persevering hope.

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.