περιπίπτω

peripiptōVerbG4045

to fall upon

From: from G4012 (περί) and G4098 (πίπτω);

Short Definition

to fall into something that is all around, i.e. light among or upon, be surrounded with

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to fall around.
2.to fall in with, light upon, come across
LXX Usage: (קָרָה), (נָפַל), Dan LXX, *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
James
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 27:41
  • James 1:2
  • Luke 10:30

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