[Greek] ἐνέχω (enechō), [Latin] insidiare, [Latin] iugare, [French] joinder: to hold (a grudge), to be hostile towards, to be under control; Mk. 6:19, Lk.11:53, Gal.5:1
Background information:
Greek Hellenism: This term means to hold fast, to harbor a grudge, to be entangled, to be caught, to pierce, to be seized with wonder, to be liable, and to come to a standstill.
Epictetus: “If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in this provocation.”
Herodotus’ The Histories 1.118: “Astyges, hiding the anger that he felt against Harpage, first repeated the story again to him.”
Plato’s Leches 183e: “As he was fighting, his scythe fixed to his spear somehow stuck into the ship’s rigging, holding fast.”
Euripides’ Iphigenia in Aulis 527: “True, he is enslaved by the love of popularity, a fearful evil.”
Herodotus’ The Histories 7.128: “Great wonder took him when he came and viewed the mouth of the Penesu rivers.”
Plato’s Laws 9.881d: “He that fails to drive him off shall be liable by law to the curse of Zeus.”
Plato’s Theatetus 147d: “Now it occurred to us the number of roots appeared to be infinite.”
Old Testament: This term means to pursue, to be entangled, to be guilty, to keep close, and to shut up.
New Testament: This term means to hold a grudge, to be hostile toward, and to be under the control of. When Jesus left after denouncing the Pharisees and scribes, they began to act with hostility toward Him. Herodias harbored a grudge against John the Baptist and wanted to kill him. Paul states that Christ sets us free and we must not submit again to the yoke of slavery.
Scripture:
“Herodias harbored a grudge against him [John the Baptist] and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so.” Mk.6:19
Herod imprisoned John the Baptist because he feared that his influence over the people might lead to a rebellion.
“When He left, the scribes and Pharisees began to act with hostility toward Him and to interrogate Him about many things.” Lk.11:53
Jesus repeatedly denounced them because:
Pharisees:
Focusing on external cleaning rituals, they are filled inside with hate and plunder.
Paying tithes of mint and rue, yet pay no attention to judgment and love of God.
They love honor in synagogues and marketplaces, yet are unseen graves.
Scholars:
They impose hard burdens on others, yet do not help them.
They build memorials of prophets whom their ancestors killed, yet they bear witness and consent to their ancestors.
They take away the key of knowledge and block others who seek it.
“For freedom Christ sets us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.” Gal.5:1
Paul points out that one continues under the yoke of slavery under the law and circumcision.
Etymology: The Greek verb enecho means to hold (-echo) upon (en-). The Latin verb insidiare means to sit upon (lying in wait). Insidious means deceitful, cunning, and treacherous. The Latin verb iugare means to join or to marry. The Latin noun iugum means yoke. A yoke is a wooden frame fastened to an ox for plowing or pulling. To yoke means to join and to unite.
Conclusion:
Insidious, join, enjoin, yoke, subjugate, conjugate
The Greek philosopher Epictetus foresaw the psychological notion of “living rent-free” in someone’s mind.
Many of us believe in this post-Christian world notion of wanting to be free to do anything we want. Oftentimes, this can result in being enslaved or addicted to some sinful activity or overindulgence. This becomes a false sense of freedom.
On the other hand, Christ provides a freedom outside this fallen world.
New Testament concept of freedom: Man attains self-control by letting himself be controlled by God. God provides a true liberation (freedom) from a deficient existence. (Talk about a profound contradiction!!) #GodIsInControl #Mindblown
Update: Many continue today to have Trump Derangement Syndrome or DeSantis Derangement Syndrome.
The media is furious that governors Abbot and DeSantis would have the audacity to bus illegal aliens to sanctuary cities.
The mayors of New York, Chicago, and Washington DC resent governors Abbot and Desantis for what they have done.
President Biden is now showing his contempt toward Republicans and MAGA supporters.
Many are enslaved by notoriety, fame, narcissism, social media, addiction or sin.
Many have been highlighting the hypocrisy of sanctuary cities complaining about and removing illegal aliens.
Many have been lying in wait trying to find something that will prevent Trump from running again for president.
Our nation continues to be entangled with an unsecure border and serious fentanyl crisis.
Many abortion supporters are resentful that Roe vs. Wade was overturned. (“How dare they take this right of killing my unborn baby away from me!”)
The government and the media resent the fact that the American people are angry about content moderation, misinformation, and censorship.
Parents are angry that teachers are indoctrinating their students with CRT and sex/gender indoctrination.
One may or may not need to hold a grudge when one wants to turn the tables on someone (something). One may also need to turn things around when one is under the control of something. God calls each of us to behave and conduct ourselves in a worthy manner. When we return for the next post, Yoda will offer advice and wisdom, often sometimes in an inverted way.
Next post: to overturn, to turn back, and what Yoda says ☺☺☺