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Strong's G1747 ἐνέδρα (enedra)

Enedra means “lay wait” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1747 — dumiah (“silent”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1747
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 4

Strong's G1747 Quick Answer

Strong's G1747 ἐνέδρα (enedra) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. enedra (en-ed'-rah) n. 1. an ambuscade 2. (figuratively) murderous purpose It has 5 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include laying. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
enedra (en-ed'-rah) n. 1. an ambuscade 2. (figuratively) murderous purpose
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
laying

Meaning and Definition

enedra (en-ed'-rah) n. 1. an ambuscade 2. (figuratively) murderous purpose [feminine from G1722 and the base of G1476] KJV: lay wait Root(s): G1722, G1476 See also: G1749

Original Word
ἐνέδρα
Transliteration
enedra
Derivation
Root: ἑδραῖος R1: 1722 R2: 1476
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1747. 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)

plot/ambush

Usage: ἐν-έδρα, -ας, ἡ (ἕδρα, a seat), [in LXX: Jos.8:7-9, Psa.10:8 (אָרַב)* ;] a lying in wait, an ambush: Act.23:16 (Rec. ἔνεδρον, a form frequently in LXX), Act.25:8.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1747 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render enedra, 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.

laying Acts 25:3

How Strong's G1747 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • 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 G1747 (ἐνέδρα) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1747 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 G1747 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 25:3 KJV

And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.

Strong's G1747 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Joshua 8:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And ye shall rise up out of the ambuscade, and go into the city.

Joshua 8:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And Joshua sent them, and they went to lie in ambush; and they lay between Bethel and Ai, westward of Ai.

Job 25:3 Septuagint / Brenton

For let none think that there is a respite for robbers: And upon whom will there not come a snare from him?

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1747.

Joshua 8:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And ye shall rise up out of the ambuscade, and go into the city.
Joshua 8:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Joshua sent them, and they went to lie in ambush; and they lay between Bethel and Ai, westward of Ai.
Job 25:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For let none think that there is a respite for robbers: And upon whom will there not come a snare from him?
Psalms 9:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He lies in wait with rich men In secret places, in order to slay the innocent: His eyes are set against the poor.
Acts 25:3 New Testament, KJV
And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1747, grouped by book.

Joshua 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joshua 8:7 Joshua 8:9
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 25:3
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 9:29
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 25:3

Strong's G1747 FAQ

What does enedra (ἐνέδρα) mean?

Enedra (Strong's G1747) is a Greek word most simply glossed "lay wait". enedra (en-ed'-rah) n. 1. an ambuscade 2. (figuratively) murderous purpose

How many times is enedra (ἐνέδρα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G1747 across 4 books.

Where can I study enedra (ἐνέδρα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1747 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate enedra (ἐνέδρα)?

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

Does Strong's G1747 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1747, with linked reader references where each row is available.