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G1524 · Greek · New Testament
εἴσειμι
Eiseimi
Verb
To Go In, Enter

Definition

The Greek eiseimi means to go in or enter. It appears in Acts 3:3 when the lame man sees Peter and John 'about to enter (eisienai) the temple' and asks for alms. In Acts 21:18, Paul goes in (eisēei) to James with the elders. In Hebrews 9:6, 'the priests always entered (eisiasin) the outer room to carry on their ministry.'

Usage & Theological Significance

The eiseimi of the priests entering the sanctuary (Hebrews 9:6) is contrasted with the once-yearly entrance of the high priest into the Holy of Holies. This ritual geography — the separation of courts, the limited access, the daily service versus the annual approach — was a physical sermon: 'the Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed' (Hebrews 9:8). Christ's once-for-all entry (Hebrews 9:12) through his own blood opened what no Levitical priest could open. Believers now eiseimi freely into the presence of God (Hebrews 10:19-22).

Key Bible Verses

Acts 3:3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter the temple, he asked them for money.
Hebrews 9:6 When everything had been arranged like this, the priests entered regularly into the outer room to carry on their ministry.
Acts 21:18 The next day Paul and the rest of us went to see James, and all the elders were present.
Hebrews 10:19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus.
Hebrews 9:12 He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.

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