Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2186

Strong's G2186 · Greek

ἐφίστημι

ephistemi · /ef-is'-tay-mee/

Number
G2186
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐφίστημι
Transliteration
ephistemi
Pronunciation
ef-is'-tay-mee
KJV occurrences
21 verses

Definition

from 1909 and 2476; to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal); --assault, come (in, to, unto, upon), be at hand (instant), present, stand (before, by, over).

Root / derivation: from 1909 and 2476

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐφίστημι across 21 verses.

upon6×
by3×
stood3×
come2×
assaulted1×
hand1×
him1×
I1×
in1×
instant1×
present1×
were1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Luke7 verses
Luke 2:9

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

Luke 2:38

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. Jerusalem: or, Israel

Luke 4:39

And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

Luke 10:40

But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

Luke 20:1

And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,

Luke 21:34

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Luke 24:4

And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout,2532 behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

Acts11 verses
Acts 4:1

And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, captain: or, ruler

Acts 6:12

And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,

Acts 10:17

Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

Acts 11:11

And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.

Acts 12:7

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

Acts 17:5

But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.

Acts 22:13

Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.

Acts 22:20

And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.

Acts 23:11

And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

Acts 23:27

This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman.

Acts 28:2

And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

1 Thessalonians1 verse
2 Timothy2 verses

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2186 (ephistemi) mean?

from 1909 and 2476; to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal); --assault, come (in, to, unto, upon), be at hand (instant), present, stand (before, by, over).

How many times does G2186 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2186 (ἐφίστημι) appears in 21 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “upon.”

How is ephistemi translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2186 is rendered as “upon” (6×), “by” (3×), “stood” (3×), “come” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐφίστημι come from?

from 1909 and 2476