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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 35 times in 34 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 14:15

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 14:15 - During the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 15:12 - As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and a thick and dreadful darkness came over him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 45:14

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 45:14 - Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced him, weeping.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 46:29

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 46:29 - Joseph had his chariot made ready and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as Joseph appeared before him, he threw his arms around his father[fn] and wept for a long time.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 50:1

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 50:1 - Joseph threw himself on his father and wept over him and kissed him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:16

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:16 - terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of your arm they will be as still as a stone— until your people pass by, LORD, until the people you bought[fn] pass by.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 11:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 11:32 - When one of them dies and falls on something, that article, whatever its use, will be unclean, whether it is made of wood, cloth, hide or sackcloth. Put it in water; it will be unclean till evening, and then it will be clean.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 11:37

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 11:37 - If a carcass falls on any seeds that are to be planted, they remain clean.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 11:38

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 11:38 - But if water has been put on the seed and a carcass falls on it, it is unclean for you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 35:23

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 35:23 - or, without seeing them, drops on them a stone heavy enough to kill them, and they die, then since that other person was not an enemy and no harm was intended,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 2:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 2:9 - and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that a great fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who live in this country are melting in fear because of you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 11:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 11:7 - So Joshua and his whole army came against them suddenly at the Waters of Merom and attacked them,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:12 - So David took the spear and water jug near Saul’s head, and they left. No one saw or knew about it, nor did anyone wake up. They were all sleeping, because the LORD had put them into a deep sleep.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 31:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 31:4 - Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through, or these uncircumcised fellows will come and run me through and abuse me.” But his armor-bearer was terrified and would not do it; so Saul took his own sword and fell on it.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 31:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 31:5 - When the armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his sword and died with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 17:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 17:9 - Even now, he is hidden in a cave or some other place. If he should attack your troops first,[fn] whoever hears about it will say, ‘There has been a slaughter among the troops who follow Absalom.’

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 10:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 10:4 - Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through, or these uncircumcised fellows will come and abuse me.” But his armor-bearer was terrified and would not do it; so Saul took his own sword and fell on it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 6:16

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 6:16 - When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEst 7:8

Unchecked Copy BoxEst 7:8 - Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Will he even molest the queen while she is with me in the house?” As soon as the word left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:13 - Amid disquieting dreams in the night, when deep sleep falls on people,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:16 - when darkened by thawing ice and swollen with melting snow,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:27 - You would even cast lots for the fatherless and barter away your friend.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:11 - Would not his splendor terrify you? Would not the dread of him fall on you?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 18:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 18:16 - His roots dry up below and his branches wither above.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:15 - In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on people as they slumber in their beds,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:6 - The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:4 - My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen on me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 58:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 58:8 - May they be like a slug that melts away as it moves along, like a stillborn child that never sees the sun.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:9 - for zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:28 - He made them come down inside their camp, all around their tents.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:38

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:38 - Egypt was glad when they left, because dread of Israel had fallen on them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 9:12 - Moreover, no one knows when their hour will come: As fish are caught in a cruel net, or birds are taken in a snare, so people are trapped by evil times that fall unexpectedly upon them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 48:32

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 48:32 - I weep for you, as Jazer weeps, you vines of Sibmah. Your branches spread as far as the sea[fn]; they reached as far as[fn] Jazer. The destroyer has fallen on your ripened fruit and grapes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDan 10:7

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 10:7 - I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; those who were with me did not see it, but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves.
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