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

Matthew 22:10 So those servants went out into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the streets and gathered everyone they could find, rogues as well as honorable men; and the wedding hall was packed with guests.
Matthew 22:13 Then the king said to his assistants, ‘Bind him foot and hand and foot and throw him out into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
Matthew 22:16 And they sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God in truth, and show deference to no one, for you are not swayed by (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) appearances.
Matthew 23:34 Therefore I am sending you prophets and wise men and scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) town,
Matthew 24:9 Then they will hand you over to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) be persecuted and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of my name.
Matthew 24:13 But the one who endures to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the end will be saved.
Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed in all the world as (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) a testimony to every nation, and then the end will come.
Matthew 24:16 then those who are in Judea must flee to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the mountains,
Matthew 24:38 For as in the days before the flood people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark,
Matthew 25:1 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their torches and went out to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:6 But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Look, the bridegroom! Come out to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) meet him.’
Matthew 25:10 And while they were away buying it, the bridegroom came and the virgins who were ready went in with him to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the wedding feast, and the door was shut.
Matthew 25:21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been trustworthy in a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the joy of your master.’
Matthew 25:23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been trustworthy in a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the joy of your master.’
Matthew 25:30 And throw the worthless servant into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
Matthew 25:41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed ones, to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.
Matthew 25:46 And these will depart to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) eternal punishment, but the righteous to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) eternal life.”
Matthew 26:2 “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be handed over to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) be crucified.”
Matthew 26:3 Then the ruling priests and the elders of the people gathered in (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,
Matthew 26:8 And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant and said, “Why (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) this waste?
Matthew 26:10 But aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you causing trouble for the woman? For she has done a kind thing to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) me.
Matthew 26:13 I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is proclaimed throughout the world, what she has done will also be recounted as (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) her memorial to me.”
Matthew 26:18 He said, “Go into (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the city to a certain man and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand. I will be keeping the Passover at your house with my disciples.”’”
Matthew 26:28 for this is my blood of the covenant that is poured out for many for (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the forgiveness of sins.
Matthew 26:30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to (eis | εἰς | prep-acc) the Mount of Olives.