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Strong's G1688 ἐμβιβάζω (embibazo)

Embibazo means “put in” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1688 — debir in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1688
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G1688 Quick Answer

Strong's G1688 ἐμβιβάζω (embibazo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. embibazo (em-bib-ad'-zo) v. 1. to place on, i.e. transfer (aboard a vessel) [from G1722 and bibazo "to mount" (causative of G1684)] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include put. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
embibazo (em-bib-ad'-zo) v. 1. to place on, i.e. transfer (aboard a vessel) [from G1722 and bibazo "to mount" (causative of G1684)]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
put

Meaning and Definition

embibazo (em-bib-ad'-zo) v. 1. to place on, i.e. transfer (aboard a vessel) [from G1722 and bibazo "to mount" (causative of G1684)] KJV: put in Root(s): G1722, G1684

Original Word
ἐμβιβάζω
Transliteration
embibazo
Derivation
Root: ἐμβαίνω R1: 1722 R2: 1684
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1688. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to put on board

Usage: ἐμ-βιβάζω [in LXX: 4Ki.9:23 (רָכַב hi.), Pro.4:11 (דָּרַךְ hi.) * ;] __1. to set in, put in. __2. to put on board ship, embark: with accusative of person(s), before εἰς, Act.27:6.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1688 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render embibazo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

put Acts 27:6

How Strong's G1688 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1688 (ἐμβιβάζω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1688 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1688 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 27:6 KJV

And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.

Strong's G1688 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 4:11 Septuagint / Brenton

For I teach thee the ways of wisdom; And I cause thee to go in right paths.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1688.

Proverbs 4:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For I teach thee the ways of wisdom; And I cause thee to go in right paths.
Acts 27:6 New Testament, KJV
And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1688, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1688 FAQ

What does embibazo (ἐμβιβάζω) mean?

Embibazo (Strong's G1688) is a Greek word most simply glossed "put in". embibazo (em-bib-ad'-zo) v. 1. to place on, i.e. transfer (aboard a vessel) [from G1722 and bibazo "to mount" (causative of G1684)]

How many times is embibazo (ἐμβιβάζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1688 across 2 books.

Where can I study embibazo (ἐμβιβάζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1688 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate embibazo (ἐμβιβάζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as put. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1688 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1688, with linked reader references where each row is available.