Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
dangerous/unsteady
Usage: ἐπισφαλής, -ές (σφάλλω, to cause to full), [in LXX: Wis.9:14 (cf. -ῶς, Wis.4:4) * ;] __1. prone to fall (Plat.). __2. dangerous (Hipp., Plut., al.): Act.27:9.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2000
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G2000 Quick Answer
Strong's G2000 ἐπισφαλής (episphales) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. episphales (ep-ee-sfal-ace') adj. 1. prone to trip 2. (figuratively) insecure It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include dangerous. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- episphales (ep-ee-sfal-ace') adj. 1. prone to trip 2. (figuratively) insecure
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- dangerous
Meaning and Definition
episphales (ep-ee-sfal-ace') adj. 1. prone to trip 2. (figuratively) insecure [from a compound of G1909 and sphallo "to trip"] KJV: dangerous Root(s): G1909
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2000. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2000 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render episphales, 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.
dangerous
Acts 27:9
How Strong's G2000 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 G2000 (ἐπισφαλής) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 4:8 — πεδίον
Strong's G2000 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 G2000 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
Strong's G2000 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And Cain said to Abel his brother, Let us go out into the plain; and it came to pass that when they were in the plain Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2000.
And Cain said to Abel his brother, Let us go out into the plain; and it came to pass that when they were in the plain Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2000, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2000 FAQ
What does episphales (ἐπισφαλής) mean?
Episphales (Strong's G2000) is a Greek word most simply glossed "dangerous". episphales (ep-ee-sfal-ace') adj. 1. prone to trip 2. (figuratively) insecure
How many times is episphales (ἐπισφαλής) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2000 across 2 books.
Where can I study episphales (ἐπισφαλής) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2000 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate episphales (ἐπισφαλής)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as dangerous. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2000 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2000, with linked reader references where each row is available.