Definition
into; in
Vocabulary Form
εἰς
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 5:32 | This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Christ and about (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the church. |
| Ephesians 6:18 | By means of all prayer and petition, pray at every time in the Spirit, and to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) this end (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) keep alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, |
| Ephesians 6:22 | I am sending him to you for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) this very purpose (eis | εἰς | prep-acc), that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts. |
| Philippians 1:5 | because of your partnership in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the gospel from the first day until now. |
| Philippians 1:10 | so that (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you may determine what is essential, and so be pure and without blame on (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the day of Christ, |
| Philippians 1:11 | filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the glory and praise of God. |
| Philippians 1:12 | Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has turned out to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) advance the gospel even more, |
| Philippians 1:16 | The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am here for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the defense of the gospel. |
| Philippians 1:19 | For I know that this will turn out for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) my deliverance through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. |
| Philippians 1:23 | I am hard pressed between the two, in that I have the desire to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) depart and be with Christ, for that is very better by far, |
| Philippians 1:25 | So, convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) your progress and joy in the faith, |
| Philippians 1:29 | For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) him but also to suffer for him, |
| Philippians 2:11 | and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the glory of God the Father. |
| Philippians 2:16 | holding fast the word of life, so that (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) I may have reason to boast on (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the day of Christ that I did not run in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) vain or labor in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) vain. |
| Philippians 2:22 | But you know Timothy’s proven character, how as a child with his father he served with me in the furtherance (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) of the gospel. |
| Philippians 3:11 | if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. |
| Philippians 3:14 | I press on toward the goal for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. |
| Philippians 3:16 | In any case, let us live up to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) what we have already attained. |
| Philippians 4:15 | And you Philippians know that in the beginning of my gospel ministry, when I left Macedonia, no church joined with me in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) giving and receiving but you only, |
| Philippians 4:16 | for even in Thessalonica you sent something more than once for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) my need. |
| Philippians 4:17 | Not that I seek the gift; rather, I seek the interest that accrues to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) your account. |
| Philippians 4:20 | To our God and Father be glory forever (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) and ever. Amen. |
| Colossians 1:4 | for we have heard of your faith your in Christ Jesus and the love that you have for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all the saints. |
| Colossians 1:6 | which has come to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) you. Just as in the entire world it is bearing fruit and growing, so also is it among you from the day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth; |
| Colossians 1:10 | that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work, good and increasing in the knowledge of God, |