ἐπιβάλλω
epiballōVerbG1911
to put on/seize
From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G906 (βάλλω);
Short Definition
to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more or less force); specially (with G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) implied) to reflect; impersonally, to belong to
Full Lexicon Entry
1.trans., to cast, lay or put upon
2.Intrans.
ato throw oneself or rush upon
bto fall to one's share
LXX Usage: for שָׁלַח, שִׁית, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
18 timesAppears 18 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
5
Acts
4
Mark
4
John
2
Matthew
2
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 7:35
- Acts 4:3
- John 7:44
- Luke 21:12
- Matthew 26:50
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