Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπιχειρέω”
Understanding epicheiréō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
go about, take in hand (upon). - to put the hand upon, i.e. undertake
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπιχειρέω
Phoneticep-ee-khi-reh'-o
Transliterationepicheiréō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
go about, take in hand (upon). - to put the hand upon, i.e. undertake
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:1 | “Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,” Word: ἐπιχειρέω (epicheiréō) | |
| Acts 9:29 | “And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.” Word: ἐπιχειρέω (epicheiréō) | |
| Acts 19:13 | “Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.” Word: ἐπιχειρέω (epicheiréō) |