Enkóptō — G1465

Definition

verb

to cut into, i.e. (figuratively) impede, detain

Usually translated as

hinder, be tedious unto

Origin

from G1722 and G2875

• en (G1722)
• kóptō (G2875)

Occurrences

Enkóptō occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), Romans (1), 1 Thessalonians (1)

• Acts 24:4 — Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious (ἐγκόπτω) unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
• Romans 15:22 — For which cause also I have been much hindered (ἐνεκοπτόμην) from coming to you.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:18 — Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered (ἐνέκοψεν) us.