Strong’s G1706

ἐμπίπτω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

empiptó

Pronunciation

em-pip'-to

Definition

To fall into, to fall upon

Meaning

I fall in, am cast in, am involved in.

Usage

The verb ἐμπίπτω (empiptó) is used in the New Testament to describe the action of falling into something, whether it be a physical situation, a state of being, or a metaphorical condition. It often conveys the idea of encountering or being overtaken by circumstances, whether positive or negative.

Bible references

Matthew 12:11;Luke 6:39;Luke 10:36;1 Timothy 3:6;1 Timothy 3:7;1 Timothy 6:9;Hebrews 10:31