The meaning of “ἐπισκιάζω”
Understanding episkiázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
overshadow. - to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy - figuratively, to invest with ...
ἐπισκιάζω
overshadow. - to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy - figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:5 | “While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.” Word: ἐπισκιάζω (episkiázō) | |
| Mark 9:7 | “And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.” Word: ἐπισκιάζω (episkiázō) | |
| Luke 1:35 | “And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” Word: ἐπισκιάζω (episkiázō) | |
| Luke 9:34 | “While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.” Word: ἐπισκιάζω (episkiázō) | |
| Acts 5:15 | “Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.” Word: ἐπισκιάζω (episkiázō) |