ἐπίκειμαι

epikeimaiVerbG1945

to lay on

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2749 (κεῖμαι);

Short Definition

to rest upon (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to be placed, lie on: with dative; figuratively; ἀνάγκη; χειμῶν, to threaten, come on: of persons, to press upon.
LXX Usage: (נָתַן), (הָכַר hi.) (חָמַס), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
2
Luke
2
1 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 9:16
  • Acts 27:20
  • Hebrews 9:10
  • John 11:38
  • John 21:9

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