Strong's G1945 · Greek
ἐπίκειμαι
epikeimai · /ep-ik'-i-mahee/
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.
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 (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