Strong's Greek · G1465

ἐγκόπτω

enkóptō

hinder, be tedious unto

Definition

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

Derivation

from G1722 (ἐν) and G2875 (κόπτω);

Appears 5 times in Scripture

1 Thessalonians 2:18

For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.

Romans 15:22

That is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.

Acts 24:4

But in order not to delay you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.

Galatians 5:7

You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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