#6 · 2,752× in the NT · preposition

ἐν + dative

in, on, among

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ἐν ἀρχῇ ἦν ὁ λόγος
in the beginning was the Word
John 1:1 · dictionary form
ἐν αὐτῷ ζωὴ ἦν
in him was life
John 1:4 · + dat.
ἐγὼ μὲν ὑμᾶς βαπτίζω ἐν ὕδατι εἰς μετάνοιαν
I baptize you in water for repentance
Matt 3:11 · + dat.

Preposition · takes the dative only

Location, sphere, or instrument (ἐν μαχαίρῃ). Never motion into (that is εἰς).

Dative only. Rest in a place, sphere, or instrument (ἐν μαχαίρῃ). Motion into is εἰς + acc. Do not confuse with εἰς / ἐκ.