Episkiázō — G1982

Definition

verb

to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence

1. to throw a shadow upon, to envelop in shadow, to overshadow

Usually translated as

overshadow

Origin

from G1909 and a derivative of G4639

• epí (G1909)
• skiá (G4639)

Occurrences

Episkiázō occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Mark (1), Luke (2), Acts (1)

• Matthew 17:5 — While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed (ἐπεσκίασεν) them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
• Mark 9:7 — And there was a cloud that overshadowed (ἐπισκιάζουσα) them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
• Luke 1:35 — And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow (ἐπισκιάσει) thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
• Luke 9:34 — While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed (ἐπεσκίασεν) them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
• Acts 5:15 — Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow (ἐπισκιάσῃ) some of them.