Strong’s G1687 · Greek

ἐμβατεύω
embateúō

Definition

equivalent to G1684 (ἐμβαίνω); to intrude on (figuratively)

Etymology

from G1722 (ἐν) and a presumed derivative of the base of G939 (βάσις);

Where the KJV renders it

  • intrude into

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