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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 13 times in 13 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 3:10

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 3:10 - For he healed many, so that they beset him that they might touch him, as many as had plagues.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:12 - And Zacharias was troubled, seeing him, and fear fell upon him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:20 - And he rose up and went to his own father. But while he was yet a long way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell upon his neck, and covered him with kisses.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:25 - But he, leaning on the breast of Jesus, says to him, Lord, who is it?

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:16

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:16 - for he was not yet fallen upon any of them, only they were baptised to the name of the Lord Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:10

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:10 - And he became hungry and desired to eat. But as they were making ready an ecstasy came upon him:

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:44

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:44 - While Peter was yet speaking these words the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were hearing the word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 11:15

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:15 - And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them even as upon us also at the beginning.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:11 - And now behold, the Lord's hand is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell upon him a mist and darkness; and going about he sought persons who should lead him by the hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:17 - And this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who inhabited Ephesus, and fear fell upon all of them, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 20:10

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:10 - But Paul descending fell upon him, and enfolding him in his arms, said, Be not troubled, for his life is in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 20:37

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:37 - And they all wept sore; and falling upon the neck of Paul they ardently kissed him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:3

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:3 - For the Christ also did not please himself; but according as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproach thee have fallen upon me.
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