Bill Mounce

For an Informed Love of God

εἰς

Vocabulary form: 
eijV
Definition: 

into, in, among

Frequency: 
1,767
GK: 
1650
Cognates: 

Eisegesis is poor hermeneutical practice because it reads a meaning into the text instead of drawing it out of (exegesis) the text.

Mnemonic Singing: 

Changed from glory into glory,
'til in heaven we take our place.

Notes: 

In classical Greek there was littleoverlap in meaning between eijV ("into") and ejn ("in"), but in Koine Greek there is more.

Biblical Concordance

Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) us.
Romans 8:21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the glorious freedom of the children of God.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose,
Romans 8:29 because those he foreknew he also predestined to become conformed to the image of his Son, that (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Romans 9:5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from them by human descent came the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever (eis | εἰς | prep-acc). Amen.
Romans 9:8 This means it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) descendants.
Romans 9:17 For the scripture says to Pharaoh, “For (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might display my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”
Romans 9:21 Has the potter no right to make from the same lump of clay some pottery for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) a special occasion and other for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) common use?
Romans 9:22 What if God, willing to display his wrath and make known his power, has endured with great patience the objects of wrath prepared for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) destruction?
Romans 9:23 And what if he did so in order to make known the riches of his glory to the objects of mercy, which he prepared beforehand for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) glory —
Romans 9:31 but Israel, even though it pursued a law that would produce righteousness, did not attain it?
Romans 10:1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) they may be saved.
Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law, so (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) now there is righteousness for everyone who believes.
Romans 10:6 But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down),
Romans 10:7 or, ‘Who will descend into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).”
Romans 10:10 For with the heart a person believes and is made (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) righteous, and with the mouth he confesses and is (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) saved.
Romans 10:12 For there is no distinction between the Jew and the Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, giving generously to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all who call on him;
Romans 10:14 But how are they to call on one in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear unless someone proclaims the message?
Romans 10:18 But I ask, have they not heard? Indeed they have, for, “Their voice has gone out to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all the earth, and their words to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the ends of the world.”
Romans 11:9 And David says, “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution for them.
Romans 11:11 So I ask, did they stumble so as to fall? By no means! But because of their transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles so (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) as to make Israel jealous.
Romans 11:24 For if you were cut from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and grafted contrary to nature into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these, the natural branches, be grafted back into their own olive tree?
Romans 11:32 For God has consigned all to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) disobedience so that he may show mercy to all.
Romans 11:36 For from him and through him and to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) him are all things. To him be glory forever! (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Amen.
Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) that you may discern the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:3 For by the grace given to me I say to every one among you that he should not think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think with (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) sober judgment, as God has assigned to each a measure of faith.
Romans 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor;
Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
Romans 13:4 for he is a servant of God for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) your good. But if you do what is wrong, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain. he is a servant of God, an avenger to carry out (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) wrath on the one who does wrong.
Romans 13:6 this is also why you pay taxes, for authorities are servants of God, devoted to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) this very thing.
Romans 13:14 Rather, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the sinful nature to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) gratify its desires.
Romans 14:1 Accept the one who is weak in faith, but do not argue about (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) his personal opinions.
Romans 14:9 the reason why (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Christ died and rose to life again was that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.
Romans 14:19 So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) upbuilding.
Romans 15:2 Let each of us please his neighbor for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) his good, to build him up.
Romans 15:4 For whatever was written at an earlier time was written for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) our instruction, that through endurance and the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.
Romans 15:7 Therefore accept one another even as Christ has also accepted you, for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the glory of God.
Romans 15:8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of the truth of God, in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) order to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,
Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:16 to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) be a minister of Christ Jesus to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the Gentiles, serving the gospel of God as a priest, so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:18 For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in bringing the Gentiles to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) obedience, by word and deed,
Romans 15:24 When I do go to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Spain, I hope to see you as I pass through and be helped on my way there by you, after I have enjoyed your company for a while.
Romans 15:25 But for now, I am going to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Jerusalem in a service for the saints.
Romans 15:26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
Romans 15:28 Therefore, when I have completed this task and have delivered to them what was raised, I will leave for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Spain by way of you.
Romans 15:31 that I may be delivered from those in Judea who refuse to believe, and that my service to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Jerusalem may prove truly acceptable to the saints,
Romans 16:5 Also greet the church in their house. Greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who was the first convert to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Christ in Asia.
Romans 16:6 Greet Mary, who has worked so very hard for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you.
Romans 16:19 Your obedience is known to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all and thus I am rejoicing over you. But I want you to be wise as to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) what is good, and innocent as to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) what is evil.
Romans 16:26 but now is manifested, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, has been made known to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all the nations, leading to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) obedience of faith;

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