Strong's G1968 · Greek
ἐπιπίπτω
epipipto · /ep-ee-pip'-to/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
Acts8 verses
(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
Acts 10:10And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
Acts 10:44While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
Acts 11:15And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.
Acts 13:11And 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 19:17And 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 20:10And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
Acts 20:37And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,
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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