Greek Word Study
ἐπισκιάζω
episkiázō
G1982
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G1982
KJV Translations
overshadow
Derivation / Root
from G1909 (ἐπί) and a derivative of G4639 (σκιά);
Definition of episkiázō
ἐπισκιάζω (episkiázō) — to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence
Word Origin
This word comes from G1909 (ἐπί) and a derivative of G4639 (σκιά); See the root words: G1909 (ἐπί), G4639 (σκιά).
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from ἐπισκιάζω.
ἐπί
epí
G1909
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
σκιά
skiá
G4639
"shade" or a shadow (literally or figuratively (darkness of error or an adumbration))
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