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GreekG1982Verb

ἐπισκιάζω

episkiazō

5Occurrences
G1982Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence

from G1909 (ἐπί) and a derivative of G4639 (σκιά);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to throw a shadow upon, overshadow: with dative; of a shining cloud, with dative; metaphorically, of the Holy Spirit.
LXX: (שָׁכַן) (סָכַךְ), *

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

ἐπισκιάζω appears 5 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Luke
2
Acts
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

Acts 5:15BSB

As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.

Luke 1:35BSB

The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.

Luke 9:34BSB

While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

Matthew 17:5BSB

While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”

Mark 9:7BSB

Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!”

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.