The meaning of “ἐπίκειμαι”
Understanding epíkeimai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
impose, be instant, (be) laid (there-, up-)on, (when) lay (on), lie (on), press upon. - to rest upon (literally or figur...
ἐπίκειμαι
impose, be instant, (be) laid (there-, up-)on, (when) lay (on), lie (on), press upon. - to rest upon (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 23:23 | “And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.” Word: ἐπίκειμαι (epíkeimai) | |
| John 21:9 | “As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.” Word: ἐπίκειμαι (epíkeimai) | |
| Acts 27:20 | “And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.” Word: ἐπίκειμαι (epíkeimai) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:16 | “For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!” Word: ἐπίκειμαι (epíkeimai) | |
| Hebrews 9:10 | “Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.” Word: ἐπίκειμαι (epíkeimai) |