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 times

Appears 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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