προσπίπτω
prospiptōVerbG4363
to fall/beat
From: from G4314 (πρός) and G4098 (πίπτω);
Short Definition
to fall towards, i.e. (gently) prostrate oneself (in supplication or homage), or (violently) to rush upon (in storm)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to fall upon, strike against
2.to fall down at one's feet, fall prostrate before
LXX Usage: for נָפַל, נָגַע hi., כָּרַע
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
8 timesAppears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
3
Mark
3
Acts
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- Acts 16:29
- Luke 5:8
- Luke 8:28
- Luke 8:47
- Matthew 7:25
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