Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1869

Strong's G1869 · Greek

ἐπαίρω

epairo · /ep-ahee'-ro/

Number
G1869
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐπαίρω
Transliteration
epairo
Pronunciation
ep-ahee'-ro
KJV occurrences
19 verses

Definition

from 1909 and 142; to raise up (literally or figuratively):--exalt self, poise (lift, take) up.

KJV: exalt self, poise (lift, take) up

Root / derivation: from 1909 and 142

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπαίρω across 19 verses.

up17×
himself1×
itself1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

19 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Luke6 verses
Luke 6:20

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Luke 11:27

And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.

Luke 16:23

And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

Luke 18:13

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

Luke 21:28

And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Luke 24:50

And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

John4 verses
Acts5 verses
Acts 1:9

And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

Acts 2:14

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

Acts 14:11

And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

Acts 22:22

And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.

Acts 27:40

And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore. taken: or, cut the anchors, they left them in the sea

2 Corinthians2 verses
1 Timothy1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1869 (epairo) mean?

from 1909 and 142; to raise up (literally or figuratively):--exalt self, poise (lift, take) up.

How many times does G1869 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1869 (ἐπαίρω) appears in 19 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “up.”

How is epairo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1869 is rendered as “up” (17×), “himself” (1×), “itself” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἐπαίρω come from?

from 1909 and 142