πίπτω

piptōVerbG4098

to collapse

From: probably akin to G4072 (πέτομαι) through the idea of alighting;

Short Definition

to fall (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to fall
1.of descent, to fall, fall down or from
2.Of prostration
aof persons, to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself
bof things, to fall, fall down
LXX Usage: chiefly for נָפַל

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

85 times

Appears 85 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
20
Matthew
18
Luke
16
Acts
9
Mark
8

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:8
  • John 11:32
  • Luke 8:14
  • Matthew 4:9
  • Revelation 18:2

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