G1747: ἐνέδρα
enédra · “plot/ambush”
Definition
an ambuscade, i.e. (figuratively) murderous purpose
KJV translates it as: lay wait
Word origin: feminine from G1722 (ἐν) and the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος);
Extended definition
ἐν-έδρα, -ας, ἡ
(ἕδρα, a seat), [in LXX: Jos.8:7-9, Psa.10:8 (אָרַב)* ;]
a lying in wait, an ambush: Act.23:16 (Rec. ἔνεδρον, a form frequently in LXX), Act.25:8.†
(AS)
(ἕδρα, a seat), [in LXX: Jos.8:7-9, Psa.10:8 (אָרַב)* ;]
a lying in wait, an ambush: Act.23:16 (Rec. ἔνεδρον, a form frequently in LXX), Act.25:8.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1747 is translated
- ambush, ×1
- an ambush ×1
Bible verses with G1747 (enédra)
Enédra appears in 2 verses.
- Acts 23:16
And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.
- Acts 25:3
And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.