Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1945

Strong's G1945 · Greek

ἐπίκειμαι

epikeimai · /ep-ik'-i-mahee/

Number
G1945
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐπίκειμαι
Transliteration
epikeimai
Pronunciation
ep-ik'-i-mahee
KJV occurrences
7 verses

Definition

from 1909 and 2749; to rest upon (literally or figuratively):--impose, be instant, (be) laid (there-, up-)on, (when) lay (on), lie (on), press upon.

KJV: impose, be instant, (be) laid (there-, up-)on, (when) lay (on), lie (on), press upon

Root / derivation: from 1909 and 2749

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπίκειμαι across 7 verses.

upon2×
imposed1×
instant1×
lay1×
on1×
thereon1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Luke2 verses
John2 verses
Acts1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
Hebrews1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1945 (epikeimai) mean?

from 1909 and 2749; to rest upon (literally or figuratively):--impose, be instant, (be) laid (there-, up-)on, (when) lay (on), lie (on), press upon.

How many times does G1945 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1945 (ἐπίκειμαι) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “upon.”

How is epikeimai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1945 is rendered as “upon” (2×), “imposed” (1×), “instant” (1×), “lay” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐπίκειμαι come from?

from 1909 and 2749