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

1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the king of ages, incorruptible, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all time. Amen.
1 Timothy 2:4 who wishes all people to be saved and to come into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) a knowledge of the truth.
1 Timothy 2:7 It is with reference to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) this witness that I was appointed a herald and apostle — I am speaking the truth; I am not lying — a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
1 Timothy 3:6 not a recent convert, lest having become conceited, he fall into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the judgment of the devil.
1 Timothy 3:7 And it is also necessary for an overseer to have a good reputation with those outside, lest he fall into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) reproach, which is the snare of the devil.
1 Timothy 4:3 forbidding to marry, demanding abstinence from foods that God created to be (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) received with thanksgiving by those who are faithful and know the truth,
1 Timothy 4:10 for with respect to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) this reason we are toiling and struggling, since, “We have placed our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, particularly of those who believe.”
1 Timothy 5:24 The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) judgment, but they also follow after some.
1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the world, and neither are we able to take anything out;
1 Timothy 6:9 But those wishing to be rich fall into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful passions that plunge the people into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) ruin and destruction.
1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Seize hold of the eternal life, to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) which you were called and about which you confessed the good confession before many witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:17 Urge the rich in the present age not to be haughty, or to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches but on God who grants to us all things richly for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) our enjoyment,
1 Timothy 6:19 laying up for themselves a good foundation for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the coming age, so that they might seize hold of what is truly life.
2 Timothy 1:11 for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) which I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher,
2 Timothy 1:12 for which reason even I am suffering these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have trusted and I am fully convinced that he is able to guard my deposit until (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) that day.
2 Timothy 2:20 And in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, that is, some for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) honor and others for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) dishonor.
2 Timothy 2:21 If, therefore, someone cleanses himself from these things, that person will be a vessel for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) honor, having been sanctified, useful to the master, prepared for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) every good work.
2 Timothy 2:25 in meekness instructing those who oppose you, if perhaps God might grant them repentance leading to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) a knowledge of the truth,
2 Timothy 2:26 and they might return to soberness out of the snare of the devil (having been captured alive by him) in order to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) do his will.
2 Timothy 3:6 For some of these are creeping into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the homes and capturing weak women who have been burdened with sins, being led astray by various passions,
2 Timothy 3:7 always learning and never being able to come to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) a knowledge of the truth.
2 Timothy 3:15 and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:10 for Demas deserted me because he loved the present age and has gone to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Thessalonica, Crescens to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Galatia, Titus to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Dalmatia.
2 Timothy 4:11 Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) ministry.
2 Timothy 4:12 And I sent Tychicus to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Ephesus.