ἐπιπίπτω

epipiptōVerbG1968

to fall/press upon

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4098 (πίπτω);

Short Definition

to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to fall upon (Field, Notes, 25): (see Swete, in l); *τράχηλον *. Metaphorical, φόβος,; ὀνειδισμοί, (LXX); of the Holy Spirit: with dative; ἐπί, with accusative; absol.
LXX Usage: chiefly for נָפַל

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
6
Luke
2
Mark
1
Revelation
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 10:44
  • Acts 19:17
  • Acts 20:37
  • Luke 1:12
  • Mark 3:10

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