Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1968

Strong's G1968 · Greek

ἐπιπίπτω

epipipto · /ep-ee-pip'-to/

Number
G1968
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐπιπίπτω
Transliteration
epipipto
Pronunciation
ep-ee-pip'-to
KJV occurrences
13 verses

Definition

from 1909 and 4098; to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively):--fall into (on, upon) lie on, press upon.

KJV: fall into (on, upon) lie on, press upon

Root / derivation: from 1909 and 4098

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιπίπτω across 13 verses.

fell9×
on2×
fallen1×
upon1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Mark1 verse
Luke2 verses
John1 verse
Acts8 verses
Acts 8:16

(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

Acts 10:10

And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

Acts 10:44

While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

Acts 11:15

And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.

Acts 13:11

And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

Acts 19:17

And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

Acts 20:10

And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.

Acts 20:37

And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,

Romans1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1968 (epipipto) mean?

from 1909 and 4098; to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively):--fall into (on, upon) lie on, press upon.

How many times does G1968 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1968 (ἐπιπίπτω) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fell.”

How is epipipto translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1968 is rendered as “fell” (9×), “on” (2×), “fallen” (1×), “upon” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἐπιπίπτω come from?

from 1909 and 4098