Ephístēmi — G2186

Definition

verb

to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal);

1. to stand by, be present
2. used especially of persons coming upon one suddenly
3. of an angel
4. of the advent of angels
5. of evils coming upon one

Usually translated as

come, be at hand, present, assault, stand

Origin

from G1909 and G2476

• epí (G1909)
• hístēmi (G2476)

Occurrences

Ephístēmi occurs 21 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (7), Acts (11), 1 Thessalonians (1), 2 Timothy (2)

• Luke 2:9 — And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon (ἐπέστη) them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
• Luke 2:38 — And she coming (ἐπιστᾶσα) in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
• Luke 4:39 — And he stood (ἐπιστὰς) over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.
• Luke 10:40 — But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came (ἐπιστᾶσα) to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
• Luke 20:1 — And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon (ἐπέστησαν) him with the elders,
• Luke 21:34 — And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come (ἐπιστῆ) upon you unawares.
• Luke 24:4 — And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by (ἐπέστησαν) them in shining garments:
• Acts 4:1 — And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon (ἐπέστησαν) them,
• Acts 6:12 — And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon (ἐπιστάντες) him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,
• Acts 10:17 — Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood (ἐπέστησαν) before the gate,
• Acts 11:11 — And, behold, immediately there were three men already come (ἐπέστησαν) unto the house where I was, sent from Cæsarea unto me.
• Acts 12:7 — And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon (ἐπέστη) him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
• Acts 17:5 — But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted (ἐπιστάντες) the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.
• Acts 22:13 — Came unto me, and stood (ἐπιστὰς), and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.
• Acts 22:20 — And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by (ἐφεστὼς), and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
• Acts 23:11 — And the night following the Lord stood by (ἐπιστὰς) him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
• Acts 23:27 — This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came (ἐπιστὰς) I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman.
• Acts 28:2 — And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present (ἐφεστῶτα) rain, and because of the cold.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:3 — For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon (ἐφίσταται) them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
• 2 Timothy 4:2 — Preach the word; be instant (ἐπίστηθι) in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
• 2 Timothy 4:6 — For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand (ἐφέστηκεν).