ἐπισφαλής

episphalēsAdjectiveG2000

dangerous/unsteady

From: from a compound of G1909 (ἐπί) and (to trip);

Short Definition

figuratively, insecure

Full Lexicon Entry

1.prone to fall .
2.dangerous (Hipp., Plut.)
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 27:9

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