Empíptō — G1706

Definition

verb

to fall on, i.e. (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with

1. to fall into

Usually translated as

fall among

Origin

from G1722 and G4098

• en (G1722)
• píptō (G4098)

Occurrences

Empíptō occurs 7 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (2), 1 Timothy (3), Hebrews (1)

• Matthew 12:11 — And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall (ἐμπέσῃ) into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
• Luke 10:36 — Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell (ἐμπεσόντος) among the thieves?
• Luke 14:5 — And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen (εμπεσειται) into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?
• 1 Timothy 3:6 — Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall (ἐμπέσῃ) into the condemnation of the devil.
• 1 Timothy 3:7 — Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall (ἐμπέσῃ) into reproach and the snare of the devil.
• 1 Timothy 6:9 — But they that will be rich fall (ἐμπίπτουσιν) into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
• Hebrews 10:31 — It is a fearful thing to fall (ἐμπεσεῖν) into the hands of the living God.