"to fall into, Mt. 12:11; Lk. 14:5; to encounter, Lk. 10:36; to be involved in, 1 Tim. 3:6, 7; 6:9; εἰς χεῖρας, to fall under the chastisement of, Heb. 10:31"
Definition and meaning
to fall into, Mt. 12:11; Lk. 14:5; to encounter, Lk. 10:36; to be involved in, 1 Tim. 3:6, 7; 6:9; εἰς χεῖρας, to fall under the chastisement of, Heb. 10:31
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐμπίπτω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of empipto (G1706) across the King James Bible.
And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
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Common questions
Strong's G1706 (empipto) is a Greek word that means: to fall into, Mt. 12:11; Lk. 14:5; to encounter, Lk. 10:36; to be involved in, 1 Tim. 3:6, 7; 6:9; εἰς χεῖρας, to fall under the chastisement of, Heb. 10:31 It appears 7 times in the King James Bible.
The word empipto (G1706) appears 7 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1706 is empipto, a Greek word defined as: to fall into, Mt. 12:11; Lk. 14:5; to encounter, Lk. 10:36; to be involved in, 1 Tim. 3:6, 7; 6:9; εἰς χεῖρας, to fall under the chastisement of, Heb.. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
empipto is a Greek word found in the New Testament.