Strong's G4363 · Greek
προσπίπτω
prospíptō
Definition
to fall towards, i.e. (gently) prostrate oneself (in supplication or homage), or (violently) to rush upon (in storm)
KJV: beat upon, fall (down) at (before)
Root / derivation: from G4314 (πρός) and G4098 (πίπτω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered προσπίπτω across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark3 verses
And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.
Mark 5:33But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
Mark 7:25For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:
Luke3 verses
When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
Luke 8:28When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.
Luke 8:47And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4363 (prospíptō) mean?
to fall towards, i.e. (gently) prostrate oneself (in supplication or homage), or (violently) to rush upon (in storm)
How many times does G4363 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4363 (προσπίπτω) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “before.”
How is prospíptō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4363 is rendered as “before” (5×), “at” (1×), “fell” (1×), “upon” (1×).
Where does the Greek word προσπίπτω come from?
from G4314 (πρός) and G4098 (πίπτω);