ἐπιχειρέω

epicheireōVerbG2021

to attempt

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5495 (χείρ);

Short Definition

to put the hand upon, i.e. undertake

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to pat one's hand to.
2.to take in hand, attempt
LXX Usage: for חָשַׁב; גָּמַל

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 19:13
  • Acts 9:29
  • Luke 1:1

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