ἐπιρρίπτω

epirriptōVerbG1977

to throw on

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4496 (ῥίπτω);

Short Definition

to throw upon (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to cast at.
2.to cast or place upon
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁלַךְ hi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 5:7
  • Luke 19:35

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