Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπανίσταμαι”
Understanding epanístamai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from ἐπί and ἀνίστημι rise up against. - to stand up on, i.e. (figuratively) to attack
G1881
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπανίσταμαι
Phoneticep-an-is'-tam-ahee
Transliterationepanístamai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from ἐπί and ἀνίστημι rise up against. - to stand up on, i.e. (figuratively) to attack
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:21 | “And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.” Word: ἐπανίσταμαι (epanístamai) | |
| Mark 13:12 | “Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.” Word: ἐπανίσταμαι (epanístamai) |