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Introduction

ἐπεισαγωγήStrong’s G1898

epeisagōgē

Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament

In short

Epeisagōgē is the Greek word usually translated “introduction”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.

“For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.”
Hebrews 7:19 KJV
Meaning

Usually translated “introduction”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.

How it's translated
  • introduction 1

Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.

Where it's used most
  • Hebrews 1

1 book in all.

Explore in Scripture
    Greek dictionary

    ἐπεισαγωγή epeisagōgē · introduction

    ἐπ-εισ-αγωγή, -ῆς, ἡ a bringing in besides or in addition (Hipp., FlJ, al.): Heb.7:19 (cf. MM, Exp., xiv).† (AS)

    From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).

    Webster's 1828 Dictionary

    How the English word “introduction” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.

    INTRODUC'TION, noun

    [Latin introductio.]

    1. The action of conducting or ushering into a place; used of persons.
    2. The act of bringing into a country; as the introduction of gold or bullion, or of merchandise.
    3. The act of bringing something into notice, practice or use; as the introduction of new modes of dress or of tillage.
    4. The part of a book which precedes the main work; a preface or preliminary discourse.
    All definitions
    1. The first part of an oration or discourse, in which the speaker gives some general account of his design and subject, and prepares the minds of his audience for a favorable reception of his remarks or arguments.

    Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.

    Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.