Strongs Number: G1968
- Greek Word
- ἐπιπίπτω
- Transliteration
- epipiptō
- Phonetic
- ep-ee-pip'-to
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to fall upon, to rush or press upon
a. to lie upon one
b. to fall into one's embrace
c. to fall back upon
2. metaph.
a. to fall upon one i.e. to seize, take possession of him
1. of the Holy Spirit, in his inspiration and impulse
2. of reproaches cast upon one
- Origin
- From G1909 and G4098
- Bible Usage
- fall into (on upon) lie on press upon.