Lexical Definition
ἐγκόπτω enkóptō (eng-kop'-to) to impede G:V
from ἐν and κόπτω
hinder, be tedious unto.
- to cut into, i.e. (figuratively) impede, detain
Usage: 4 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐνεκοπτόμην | I was being hindered | Rom.15.22 |
| ἐνέκοψεν | hindered | 1Thess.2.18 |
| impeded | Gal.5.7 | |
| ἐγκόπτω | I may be a hindrance | Acts.24.4 |
| ἐγκόπτεσθαι | be impeded | 1Pet.3.7 |
Abbott-Smith
ἐγ-κόπτω, v.s. ἐνκ-.
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐγκόπτω,
knock in, πάτταλον [Refs 4th c.BC+]; χιλίας (i.e. πληγὰς) ἐς τὸ νῶτον ἐγκόψαι [Refs 3rd c.BC+]
__2 engrave, τὸ ψήφισμα ἐς στήλην [Refs]:—middle, [Refs]
__3 incise, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II oppose, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__III check, hold the breath, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]: generally, hinder, thwart, τισί [Refs]; τῇ δικαιοδοσίᾳ falsa lectio in [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; delay, [NT]:—passive, ἐνεκοπτόμην τοῦ ἐλθεῖν [NT+3rd c.AD+]
__IV intransitive, come to a stop, [Refs]