The meaning of “ἐπιγράφω”
Understanding epigráphō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
inscription, write in (over, thereon). - to inscribe (physically or mentally)
ἐπιγράφω
inscription, write in (over, thereon). - to inscribe (physically or mentally)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 15:26 | “And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Word: ἐπιγράφω (epigráphō) | |
| Acts 17:23 | “For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.” Word: ἐπιγράφω (epigráphō) | |
| Hebrews 8:10 | “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:” Word: ἐπιγράφω (epigráphō) | |
| Hebrews 10:16 | “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;” Word: ἐπιγράφω (epigráphō) | |
| Revelation 21:12 | “And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:” Word: ἐπιγράφω (epigráphō) |