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ἐγκόπτω

egkoptōto impedeHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἐγκόπτω, see: ἐνκ-.

ἐν-κόπτω (Rec. ἐγκ-, see: ἐν; and in I Pe, l.with, ἐκκ-);

1. to cut into (as in breaking up a road), hence, 2. to hinder: with accusative Acts 24:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:18, . inf., Galatians 5:7; before τοῦ, with inf., Romans 15:22; εἰς τό, with inf, 1 Peter 3:7.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. Acts 24:4ἐνκόπτω · to delay
    But in order not to delay you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.
  2. Romans 15:22ἐνεκοπτόμην · I have often been hindered
    That is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.
  3. Galatians 5:7ἐνέκοψεν · has obstructed
    You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?
  4. 1 Thessalonians 2:18ἐνέκοψεν · obstructed
    For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.
  5. 1 Peter 3:7ἐνκόπτεσθαι · will not be hindered
    Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.