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Strong's G1787 ἐντός (entos)

Entos means “within” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1787 — dishon in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1787
Language Greek
Linked Usages 10
Books 8

Strong's G1787 Quick Answer

Strong's G1787 ἐντός (entos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. entos (en-tos') adv. 1. inside (adverb or noun) [from G1722] It has 10 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include within. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
entos (en-tos') adv. 1. inside (adverb or noun) [from G1722]
Usage
10 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
within

Meaning and Definition

entos (en-tos') adv. 1. inside (adverb or noun) [from G1722] KJV: within Root(s): G1722

Original Word
ἐντός
Transliteration
entos
Derivation
Root: ἔν R1: 1722
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1787. 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)

inside

Usage: ἐντός (ἐν), adv., [in LXX: Job.18:20, Psa.39:3 109:22, Sng.3:10; ὁ, τὸ, τὰ ἐ., Psa.103:1, Isa.16:11, Da TH Dan.10:16, Sir.19:26, 1Ma.4:48 * ;] within: with genitive, ἐ. ὑμῶν, within you (i.e. in your hearts, R, txt.), or among you (R, mg.), Luk.17:21 (cf. Field, Notes, 71; Thayer, see word; ICC, Lk, l.with; Dalman, Words, 145 ff.); τὸ ἐ., Mat.23:26.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1787 Is Translated

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

within Matthew 23:26

How Strong's G1787 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 6 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.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1787 (ἐντός) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1787 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 G1787 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 23:26 KJV

Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.

Luke 17:21 KJV

Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Strong's G1787 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 38:4 Septuagint / Brenton

My heart grew hot within me, And a fire would kindle in my meditation: I spoke with my tongue,

Psalms 102:1 Septuagint / Brenton

A Psalm of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless his holy name.

Psalms 108:22 Septuagint / Brenton

Deliver me, for I am poor and needy; And my heart is troubled within me.

Strong's G1787 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Maccabees 4:48 Septuagint / Brenton

and made up the sanctuary, and the things that were within the temple, and hallowed the courts.

Wisdom of Sirach 19:26 Septuagint / Brenton

There is a wicked man that hangeth down his head sadly; But inwardly he is full of deceit,

Usage Excerpts

First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1787.

Psalms 38:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
My heart grew hot within me, And a fire would kindle in my meditation: I spoke with my tongue,
Psalms 102:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A Psalm of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Psalms 108:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Deliver me, for I am poor and needy; And my heart is troubled within me.
Song of Solomon 3:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He made the pillars of it silver, The bottom of it gold, The covering of it scarlet, In the midst of it a pavement of love, For the daughters of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 16:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore my belly shall sound as a harp for Moab, and thou hast repaired my inward parts as a wall.
Daniel 10:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And, behold, as it were the likeness of a son of man touched my lips; and I opened my mouth, and spoke, and said to him that stood before me, O my lord, at the sight of thee my bowels were turned within me, and I had no strength.
Matthew 23:26 New Testament, KJV
Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.
Luke 17:21 New Testament, KJV
Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
1 Maccabees 4:48 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and made up the sanctuary, and the things that were within the temple, and hallowed the courts.
Wisdom of Sirach 19:26 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
There is a wicked man that hangeth down his head sadly; But inwardly he is full of deceit,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1787, grouped by book.

Psalms 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Song of Solomon 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1787 FAQ

What does entos (ἐντός) mean?

Entos (Strong's G1787) is a Greek word most simply glossed "within". entos (en-tos') adv. 1. inside (adverb or noun) [from G1722]

How many times is entos (ἐντός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G1787 across 8 books.

Where can I study entos (ἐντός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1787 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate entos (ἐντός)?

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

Does Strong's G1787 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1787, with linked reader references where each row is available.