ἐπανίστημι

epanistēmiVerbG1881

to rebel against

From: middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G450 (ἀνίστημι);

Short Definition

to stand up on, i.e. (figuratively) to attack

Full Lexicon Entry

to raise up against; mid., to rise up against: with accusative of person(s).
LXX Usage: chiefly for קוּם

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 10:21
  • Mark 13:12

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