Strongs Number: G2186
- Greek Word
- ἐφίστημι
- Transliteration
- ephistēmi
- Phonetic
- ef-is'-tay-mee
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to stand upon that is be present (in various applications friendly or otherwise usually literally)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to place at, place upon, place over
a. to stand by, be present
b. to stand over one, place one's self above
1. used esp. of persons coming upon one suddenly 1b
c. an angel, of the advent of angels 1b
d. of dreams
1. of evils coming upon one
e. to be at hand
1. be ready,
f. of time
1. to come upon 1d
g. of rain
- Origin
- From G1909 and G2476
- Bible Usage
- assault come (in to unto upon) be at hand (instant) present stand (before by over).