Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1945

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
Acts1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
Hebrews1 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);