ἐπιπορεύομαι (epiporeuomai)
epiporeuomai
to come/go to
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb epiporeuomai describes the act of traveling to or journeying toward a specific destination. It is formed from the prefix epi, meaning "upon" or "to," and poreuomai, which means "to go" or "to walk." This combination creates a sense of purposeful movement directed at a particular place or person.
In the New Testament, this word appears only once, in Luke 8:4, where it describes crowds gathering to Jesus. The sources note that it can also carry a military nuance, such as making a hostile inroad or marching over territory, though this specific usage is rare in the biblical text. Its primary sense remains one of physical travel.
Translators typically render epiporeuomai simply as "come" or "go," focusing on the movement itself rather than any emotional state. This straightforward usage highlights the tangible nature of the journey, emphasizing the physical act of arriving at a location to meet someone or witness an event.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word epiporeuomai captures the simple, physical act of traveling toward someone. In Luke 8:4, it describes crowds moving from various cities to reach Jesus. This verb highlights that faith often involves intentional movement. We do not wait for truth to find us; we go to where God is present.
When you feel drawn to Scripture or community, that pull is a form of epiporeuomai. It reminds us that spiritual growth requires effort and direction. Your steps toward prayer, worship, or helping others are meaningful acts of coming to Him. This purposeful journey reflects a heart seeking connection.
May you find peace in knowing that your efforts to draw near to God are seen and valued. Every step taken in faith brings you closer to His presence and love.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- are coming1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἐπιπορευομένων1×
Key Verses
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Luke 8:4
When a great multitude came together and people from every city were coming to him, he spoke by a parable:
This verse uses the word to describe the physical movement of diverse crowds traveling from multiple cities specifically to hear Jesus teach.