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 timesAppears 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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