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 timesAppears 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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