The meaning of “ἐπιπίπτω”
Understanding epipíptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fall into (on, upon) lie on, press upon. - to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence - literally ...
ἐπιπίπτω
fall into (on, upon) lie on, press upon. - to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence - literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 3:10 | “For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.” Word: ἐπιπίπτω (epipíptō) | |
| Luke 15:20 | “And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.” Word: ἐπιπίπτω (epipíptō) | |
| John 13:25 | “He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?” Word: ἐπιπίπτω (epipíptō) | |
| Acts 13:11 | “And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.” Word: ἐπιπίπτω (epipíptō) | |
| Romans 15:3 | “For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.” Word: ἐπιπίπτω (epipíptō) |