ἐνέδραenédra
an ambuscade, i.e. (figuratively) murderous purpose
Greek (New Testament) · G1747
Meanings
a lying in wait, an ambush: Acts 23:16 (Rec. ἔνεδρον, a form frequently in LXX), Acts 25:3.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Acts 23:16 But Paul’s nephew—his sister’s son—heard of their plan and went to the fortress and told Paul.
- Acts 25:3 They asked Festus as a favor to transfer Paul to Jerusalem (planning to ambush and kill him on the way).
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.