ἘΓΚΟΠΤΕΙΝ, ἐγκοπτειν
EGKOPTEIN, egkoptein
Sounds Like: eng-KOP-tine
Translations: to hinder, to impede, to cut off, to delay, to frustrate
From the root: ἘΓΚΟΠΤΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'ἐν' (in, on) and the verb 'κόπτω' (to cut, to strike). It means to cut into, to cut off, or to strike against, thereby causing an obstruction or hindrance. It is used to describe the act of preventing someone or something from progressing, often by creating an obstacle or delay.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G1465 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Justin Martyr
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 45:1
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