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Lexicon :: Strong's G1968 - epipiptō

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ἐπιπίπτω
Transliteration
epipiptō (Key)
Pronunciation
ep-ee-pip'-to
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Strong’s Definitions

ἐπιπίπτω epipíptō, ep-ee-pip'-to; from G1909 and G4098; to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively):—fall into (on, upon) lie on, press upon.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 13x

The KJV translates Strong's G1968 in the following manner: fall (10x), fall on (1x), press (1x), lie (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 13x
The KJV translates Strong's G1968 in the following manner: fall (10x), fall on (1x), press (1x), lie (1x).

  1. to fall upon, to rush or press upon

    1. to lie upon one

    2. to fall into one's embrace

    3. to fall back upon

  2. metaph.

    1. to fall upon one i.e. to seize, take possession of him

      1. of the Holy Spirit, in his inspiration and impulse

      2. of reproaches cast upon one

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐπιπίπτω epipíptō, ep-ee-pip'-to; from G1909 and G4098; to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively):—fall into (on, upon) lie on, press upon.
STRONGS G1968:
ἐπιπίπτω; 2 aorist ἐπέπεσον, 3 person plural ἐπέπεσαν, Romans 15:3 L T Tr WH [cf. ἀπέρχομαι at the beginning]; perfect participle ἐπιπεπτωκώς; [see πίπτω]; Sept. for נָפַל; to fall upon; to rush or press upon;
a. properly: τινί, upon one, Mark 3:10; to lie upon one, Acts 20:10; ἐπὶ τὸν τράχηλόν τινος, to fall into one's embrace, Luke 15:20; Acts 20:37, (Genesis 46:29; Tobit 11:8, 12; 3 Macc. 5:49); to fall back upon, ἐπὶ τὸ στῆθός τινος, John 13:25 R G T.
b. metaphorically, ἐπί τινα, to fall upon one, i. e. to seize, take possession of him: φόβος, Luke 1:12; Acts 19:17 [L Tr ἔπεσεν]; Revelation 11:11 L T Tr WH; ἔκστασις, Acts 10:10 Rec.; ἀχλύς, Acts 13:11 [R G]. used also of the Holy Spirit, in its inspiration and impulse: ἐπί τινι, Acts 8:16; ἐπί τινα, Acts 10:44 [Lachmann ἔπεσε]; Acts 11:15 (Ezekiel 11:5); of reproaches cast upon one: Romans 15:3. [Noteworthy is the absolutely use in Acts 23:7 WH marginal reading ἐπέπεσεν (others, ἐγένετο) στάσις. (From Herodotus down.)]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
46:29
Ezekiel
11:5
Mark
3:10
Luke
1:12; 15:20
John
13:25
Acts
8:16; 10:10; 10:44; 11:15; 13:11; 19:17; 20:10; 20:37; 23:7
Romans
15:3; 15:3
Revelation
11:11

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1968 matches the Greek ἐπιπίπτω (epipiptō),
which occurs 11 times in 11 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Since he had healed many, all who had diseases were pressing toward him to touch him.

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When Zechariah saw him, he was terrified and overcome with fear.

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So he got up and went to his father. But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him.

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(They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

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While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who heard the message.

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“As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came down on them, just as on us at the beginning.

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When this became known to everyone who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks, they became afraid, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high esteem.

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But Paul went down, bent over him, embraced him, and said, “Don’t be alarmed, because he’s alive.”

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There were many tears shed by everyone. They embraced Paul and kissed him,

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For even Christ did not please himself. On the contrary, as it is written, The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.

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But after three and a half days, the breath[fn] of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet. Great fear fell on those who saw them.

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