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

Hebrews 10:12 But when this priest had offered a single sacrifice for sins for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all time, he sat down at the right hand of God,
Hebrews 10:14 because by a single offering he has perfected for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) all time those who are being made holy.
Hebrews 10:19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 10:24 And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) love and good works,
Hebrews 10:31 It is terrifying to fall into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the hands of the living God.
Hebrews 10:39 But we are not of those who shrink back and are (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) lost, but are of those who are faithful and so (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) preserve their soul.
Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) what is seen was not brought into being from anything observable.
Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, having been warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, took heed and built an ark for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the safety of his household. By this act of faith he condemned humanity and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Hebrews 11:8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) a place which he would receive as (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) an inheritance. He set out even though he did not know where he was going.
Hebrews 11:9 By faith he migrated to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the land he had been promised, as to a foreign land, living in tents as did Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise,
Hebrews 11:11 By faith Abraham was enabled to become a father — even though Sarah herself was sterile and beyond the normal age of childbearing — because he regarded as faithful the one who had made the promise.
Hebrews 11:26 He considered abuse for the sake of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) his reward.
Hebrews 12:2 fixing our gaze upon (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who rather than the joy set before him endured a cross, disregarding its shame, and has now taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:3 Consider him who endured from sinners such opposition against (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) himself, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and lose heart.
Hebrews 12:7 Endure your trials as (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) divine discipline. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom a father does not discipline?
Hebrews 12:10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our benefit, so that (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) we may share his holy character.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever! (eis | εἰς | prep-acc)
Hebrews 13:11 For while the blood of those animals whose blood is brought into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the Most Holy Place by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin, their bodies are burned outside the camp.
Hebrews 13:21 make you complete with everything good to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) do his will, accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) forever (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) and ever. Amen.
James 1:18 According to his sovereign plan, he brought us into being through his word of truth, so that (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) we would be a kind of first fruits of all he created.
James 1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers: everyone must be quick to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) listen, slow to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) speak, and slow to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) become angry.
James 1:25 But the person who looks intently into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the perfect law, the law that provides liberty, and continues in it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an active doer — he will be blessed in his doing.
James 2:2 For if a man comes into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) your congregation wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in dirty clothes also comes in,
James 2:6 But you have dishonored the poor! Is it not the rich who oppress you? And are not they the ones who drag you into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) court?
James 2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “And Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) righteousness,” and he was called the friend of God.