Strong's G1945 · Greek
ἐπίκειμαι
epíkeimai
Number
G1945
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐπίκειμαι
Transliteration
epíkeimai
KJV occurrences
7 verses
Definition
to rest upon (literally or figuratively)
KJV: impose, be instant, (be) laid (there-, up-)on, (when) lay (on), lie (on), press upon
Root / derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2749 (κεῖμαι);
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
1 Corinthians1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1945 (epíkeimai) mean?
to rest upon (literally or figuratively)
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 epíkeimai 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 G1909 (ἐπί) and G2749 (κεῖμαι);