ἐμβᾰτ-εύω G1687
to enter into, intrude, take possession of; to step into or meddle in something
This verb can mean to enter into, intrude, or take possession of something. In Colossians 2:18, Paul warns against those who disqualify believers, "insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions." The phrase "entering into" (or "dwelling on") visions suggests intruding into visionary experiences or taking unwarranted possession of mystical insights. Classical usage includes entering sacred caves or taking possession of an inheritance. Paul's point: such practices are presumptuous and lead astray.
Senses
1. sense 1 — To enter into or intrude upon, often in the sense of meddling in or claiming access to something. In Colossians 2:18, the verb describes false teachers who claim privileged visionary experiences, "entering into" things they've seen. Paul critiques this intrusive mysticism as puffed up and disconnected from Christ. The verb suggests overreaching—intruding into realms beyond one's rightful place, whether mystery rites or angelic visions. 1×
AR["داخِلًا-فيها"]·ben["প্রবেশ-করে"]·DE["eindringen"]·EN["entering-into"]·FR["ἐμβατεύων"]·heb["חוֹקֵר"]·HI["प्रविशत-होत-हुअ"]·ID["menyelami"]·IT["embateuōn"]·jav["mlebet"]·KO["깊이-들어가는"]·PT["investigando"]·RU["вступая"]·ES["entrando"]·SW["akiyachunguza"]·TR["girisen"]·urd["گھستا-ہوا"]
Related Senses
H0935 1. come, arrive (Qal) (2413×)G1473 1. first person singular pronoun (2084×)H3318 1. Qal: go out, depart, come forth (891×)H7725 1. to return, come/go back (Qal) (874×)H5927 1. go up, ascend (Qal) (779×)H7971 1. to send, dispatch (Qal) (701×)G2064 1. come / arrive (physical movement toward) (588×)H5307 1. Qal: fall down physically (339×)H5375 1. Qal: to lift up, raise (330×)H5975 1. to stand, stand up (310×)H5674a 1. Qal: pass by, pass through (256×)H3381 1. Qal: to go down, descend (physical movement) (242×)G1831 1. go/come out physically (193×)H5337 1. deliver, rescue, save (Hifil) (188×)H7901 1. lie down, rest, sleep (183×)G1525 1. enter a place physically (179×)H7812 1. prostrate oneself, bow down, worship (173×)H3318 2. Hifil: bring out, lead out, take out (persons) (172×)H7725 2. to bring back, restore (Hifil) (151×)H5674a 2. Qal: cross over (134×)
BDB / Lexicon Reference
ἐμβᾰτ-εύω, step in or on, frequent, haunt: with accusative, of tutelary gods, νῆσος.. ἣν ὁ φιλόχορος Πὰν ἐμβατεύει Refs 5th c.BC+: with genitive, in simple sense, set foot upon, μήτ᾽ ἐμβατεύειν πατρίδος Refs 5th c.BC+: absolutely, enter a sacred cave, Refs __II ἐ. κλήρους χθονός enter on, come into possession of, LXX+5th c.BC+ enter on possession of the vessel, Refs 4th c.BC+: absolutely, enter…