Greek · Strong's G1525
εἰσέρχομαι
eisérchomai (ice-ER-kho-my)
verb
To go or come into a place, situation, or experience, either literally or figuratively.
Eiserchomai is a common Greek verb that literally means "to come in" or "to go in." It is frequently used in the New Testament to describe physical movement, such as entering a house, a city, or a synagogue. The term can also denote entering a specific state or condition, such as entering into rest or into temptation. The concept of 'entering' can be quite broad, encompassing both simple actions and profound spiritual realities, reflecting the varied contexts in which it appears. Often, the verb is used to describe an individual's initiation into a new phase of life or experience. Such a variety of uses demonstrates its semantic range, from the mundane to the deeply significant.
Common English renderings
- come in
- enter in
- go in
- go into
Key verses
"And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud."
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"and there shall in no wise enter into it anything unclean, or he that maketh an abomination and a lie: but only they that are written in the Lamb’s book of life."
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"For Christ entered not into a holy place made with hands, like in pattern to the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear before the face of God for us:"
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"And he entered into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, reasoning and persuading as to the things concerning the kingdom of God."
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"And we see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief."
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"But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye enter not in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering in to enter."
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