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

Ephesians 1:8 which he lavished on (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) us in all wisdom and insight.
Ephesians 1:10 as (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) a plan for the fullness of time, to bring everything together in Christ, things in heaven and things on earth.
Ephesians 1:12 so that (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) we, who have already set our hope in Christ, might be for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the praise of his glory.
Ephesians 1:14 which is the guarantee of our inheritance vouching for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) God’s redemption of his possession, to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the praise of his glory.
Ephesians 1:15 For this reason, having heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and the love you extend to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all the saints,
Ephesians 1:18 I pray that (eis | εἰς | prep-acc), with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may comprehend the hope to which he has called you, what are the rich benefits of his glorious inheritance among the saints,
Ephesians 1:19 and what is the incomparable greatness of his power available for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) us who believe, according to the exercise of his mighty strength,
Ephesians 2:15 the law of commandments and regulations, so as to create in himself one new man from the two, thus making peace,
Ephesians 2:21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) a holy temple in the Lord,
Ephesians 2:22 in whom you also are being built together into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
Ephesians 3:2 assuming that you have heard about the stewardship of the grace of God that was given to me for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you,
Ephesians 3:16 in order that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) your inner being,
Ephesians 3:19 and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all generations, forever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 4:8 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) high he led a host of prisoners captive; he gave gifts to men.”
Ephesians 4:9 Now the expression “he ascended,” what does it imply except that he also descended to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the lower regions, to the earth?
Ephesians 4:12 to equip the saints for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the work of ministry, to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) build up the body of Christ,
Ephesians 4:13 until we all attain to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) mature adulthood, to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,
Ephesians 4:15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in every way into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) him who is the head, Christ,
Ephesians 4:16 from whom the whole body, joined and brought together by every supporting ligament, according to the working of each individual part, makes the body grow so (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) that it builds itself up in love.
Ephesians 4:19 Having lost all feeling of shame, they have given themselves over to debauchery for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the practice of every kind of impurity with covetousness.
Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the day of redemption.
Ephesians 4:32 Instead, be kind to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 5:2 and live in love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us as (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:31 “For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”