Epipíptō — G1968

Definition

verb

to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively)

1. properly
2. metaphorically, ἐπί τινα, to fall upon one, i. e. to seize, take possession of him

Usually translated as

fall into, lie on, press upon

Origin

from G1909 and G4098

• epí (G1909)
• píptō (G4098)

Occurrences

Epipíptō occurs 13 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Luke (2), John (1), Acts (8), Romans (1)

• Mark 3:10 — For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon (ἐπιπίπτειν) him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.
• Luke 1:12 — And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell (ἐπέπεσεν) upon him.
• Luke 15:20 — And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell (ἐπέπεσεν) on his neck, and kissed him.
• John 13:25 — He then lying (επιπεσων) on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
• Acts 8:16 — (For as yet he was fallen (ἐπιπεπτωκός) upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
• Acts 10:10 — And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell (ἐπέπεσεν) into a trance,
• Acts 10:44 — While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell (ἐπέπεσεν) on all them which heard the word.
• Acts 11:15 — And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell (ἐπέπεσεν) on them, as on us at the beginning.
• Acts 13:11 — And 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 (ἐπέπεσεν) on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
• Acts 19:17 — And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell (ἐπέπεσεν) on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
• Acts 20:10 — And Paul went down, and fell on (ἐπέπεσεν) him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
• Acts 20:37 — And they all wept sore, and fell (ἐπιπεσόντες) on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,
• Romans 15:3 — For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell (ἐπέπεσαν) on me.