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 timesAppears 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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