Vocabulary Form
εἰς
Definition

into; in

Erasmian
Modern
Frequency
1767
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.

Song
Verse

“Jesus was led by the Spirit εἰς the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” (Matt 4:1)

“Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized εἰς the Jordan River by John.” (Mark 1:9)

Notes

In classical Greek, there was little overlap in meaning between εἰς ("into") and ἐν ("in"), but in Koine Greek there is more.

Biblical Concordance

Luke 19:29 It happened that as he came near Bethphage and Bethany to the hill called “The Mount of Olives,” he sent two of his disciples,
Luke 19:30 saying, “Go into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the village ahead of you, where, as you enter, you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here.
Luke 19:45 Having entered the temple, Jesus began to drive out those who were selling things,
Luke 20:17 But looking straight at them he said, “What then is this that is written: “The stone that the builders rejected — this one became the head of the corner’?
Luke 21:1 Looking up, Jesus saw rich people putting their gifts into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the offering box,
Luke 21:4 For they all, out of their excess, put in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) their gifts, but she, out of her need, put in everything she had to live on.”
Luke 21:12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, handing you over to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for the sake of my name.
Luke 21:13 This will result in an opportunity for you for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) witness.
Luke 21:21 Then those who are in Judea must flee to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the mountains, and those in the midst of the city must evacuate, and those in the country must not enter it,
Luke 21:24 They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all nations, and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
Luke 21:37 During the day he was in the temple teaching, but at night he went out and stayed on (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the hill called “The Mount of Olives.”
Luke 22:3 Then Satan entered into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Judas, the one called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve.
Luke 22:10 He said to them, “Look, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the house into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) which he enters
Luke 22:17 Then he took a cup, and after he had given thanks he said, “Take this and divide it among (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) yourselves.
Luke 22:19 Then taking bread and giving thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you; do this in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) remembrance of me.”
Luke 22:33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) prison and to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) death.”
Luke 22:39 Then Jesus went out and made his way, as was his custom, to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him.
Luke 22:40 When he arrived at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter a time of trial.”
Luke 22:46 He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter a time of trial.”
Luke 22:54 Then they seized him and led him away, and brought him into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the house of the high priest. Peter was following at a distance.
Luke 22:65 They also said to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) him many other blasphemous things.
Luke 22:66 And when day came, the council of elders of the people was assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they had Jesus brought into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) their council chamber
Luke 23:25 He released the man who had been thrown into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he handed over Jesus to their will.
Luke 23:42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) your kingdom.”
Luke 23:46 Then Jesus, crying out in a loud voice, said, “Father, into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) your hands I commit my spirit!” Having said this, he breathed his last.