Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπέρχομαι”
Understanding epérchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
come (in, upon). - to supervene, i.e. arrive, occur, impend, attack, (figuratively) influence
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπέρχομαι
Phoneticep-er'-khom-ahee
Transliterationepérchomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
come (in, upon). - to supervene, i.e. arrive, occur, impend, attack, (figuratively) influence
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
10 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 21:26 | “Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.” Word: ἐπέρχομαι (epérchomai) | |
| Acts 13:40 | “Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;” Word: ἐπέρχομαι (epérchomai) | |
| Ephesians 2:7 | “That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.” Word: ἐπέρχομαι (epérchomai) | |
| James 5:1 | “Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. ” Word: ἐπέρχομαι (epérchomai) |