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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
ἐπί
Greek transliteration: 
epi
Simplified transliteration: 
epi
Numbers
Strong's number: 
1909
GK Number: 
2093
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
890
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
prep
Gloss: 
(gen.) on, over, when; (dat.) on, at, in, while; (acc.) across, over, on, to, for, while
Definition: 
(1) with the gen., upon, on, Mt. 4:6; 9:2; 27:19; in, of locality, Mk. 8:4; near upon, by, at, Mt. 21:19; Jn. 21:1; upon, over, of authority, Mt. 2:22; Acts 8:27; in the presence of, especially in a judicial sense, 2 Cor. 7:14; Acts 25:9; in the case of, in respect of, Jn. 6:2; Gal. 3:16; in the time of, at the time of, Acts 11:28; Rom. 1:10; ἐπ᾿ ἀληθειας, really, bona fide, Mk. 12:32; (2) with the dat., upon, on, Mt. 14:8; Mk. 2:21; Lk. 12:44; close upon, by, Mt. 24:33; Jn. 4:6; in the neighborhood or society of, Acts 28:14; over, of authority, Mt. 24:47; to, of addition, besides, Mt. 25:20; Eph. 6:16; Col. 3:14; supervening upon, after, 2 Cor. 1:4; 7:4; immediately upon, Jn. 4:27; upon, of the object of an act, towards, to, Mk. 5:33; Lk. 18:7; Acts 5:35; against, of hostile posture or disposition, Lk. 12:52; in dependence upon, Mt. 4:4; Lk. 5:5; Acts 14:3; upon the ground of, Mt. 19:9; Lk. 1:59; Phil. 1:3; Heb. 7:11; 8:6; 9:17; with a view to, Gal. 5:13; 1 Thess. 4:7; (3) with the acc., upon, with the idea of previous or present motion, Mt. 4:5; 14:19, 26; towards, of place, to, Mt. 3:13; 22:34; towards, of the object of an action, Lk. 6:35; 9:38; against, of hostile movement, Mt. 10:21; over, of authority, Lk. 1:33; to the extent of, both of place and time, Rev. 21:16; Rom. 7:1; near, by, Mt. 9:9; about, at, of time, Acts 3:1; in order to, with a view to, for the purpose of, Mt. 3:7; Lk. 7:44

Greek-English Concordance for ἐπί

1 Thessalonians 3:7 So in (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) all our distress and affliction, brothers, we have been reassured about (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-dat) you by your faith.
1 Thessalonians 3:9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) all the joy with which we rejoice before our God because of you?
1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God has not called us for (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) impurity, but in holiness.
2 Thessalonians 1:10 on that day when he comes to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at by all who have believed, because our testimony to (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) you was believed.
2 Thessalonians 2:1 Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our assembling to (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) him, we ask you, brothers,
2 Thessalonians 2:4 who opposes and exalts himself above (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming that he himself is God.
2 Thessalonians 3:4 And we are confident in the Lord regarding (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) you, that you are doing and will continue to do the things we require of you.
1 Timothy 1:16 But for this reason I was shown mercy: so that in me as foremost Christ Jesus might display his complete patience as an illustration for those who were to believe in (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-dat) him for eternal life.
1 Timothy 1:18 This command I am entrusting to you, child Timothy, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) you, so that by them you might fight the good fight,
1 Timothy 4:10 for with respect to this reason we are toiling and struggling, since, “We have placed our hope in (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the living God, who is the Savior of all people, particularly of those who believe.”
1 Timothy 5:5 But the true widow, who has been left totally alone, has set her hope on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) God and continues in entreaties and prayers night and day.
1 Timothy 5:19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder, except on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the evidence of two or three witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:13 I urge you, in the presence of God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who witnessed in the time (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) of Pontius Pilate the good confession,
1 Timothy 6:17 Urge the rich in the present age not to be haughty, or to set their hope on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the uncertainty of riches but on (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) God who grants to us all things richly for our enjoyment,
2 Timothy 2:14 Remind them of these things, solemnly charging them before God not to continue fighting about words, which results in (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) nothing beneficial but only in (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the ruin of those listening.
2 Timothy 2:16 But shun the unholy chatter, for they will advance into (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) greater and greater ungodliness
2 Timothy 3:9 But they will not progress very (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) far; for their folly will be very clear to all, as also was the folly of those men.
2 Timothy 3:13 while wicked people and impostors will advance from bad to (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) worse, deceiving and being deceived.
2 Timothy 4:4 and they will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the myths.
Titus 1:2 for the sake of (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-dat) the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before times eternal,
Titus 3:6 whom he richly poured out for (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) us through Jesus Christ our Savior,
Philemon 1:4 I always thank my God when I remember you in (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) my prayers,
Philemon 1:7 For I have derived much joy and encouragement from (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you.
Hebrews 1:2 but in (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-gen) these final days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom he also created the material universe.
Hebrews 2:13 And again, “I will put my trust in (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-dat) him.” And again, “Here I am and the children whom God has given me.”
Hebrews 3:6 but Christ is faithful as the Son, presiding over (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) God’s household, and we are his household if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
Hebrews 6:1 Therefore let us leave standing the elementary teaching about Christ and let us move on to (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith in (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) God,
Hebrews 6:7 For the field that soaks up the frequent rain that falls on (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-gen) it and yields a crop useful for those for whom it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God.
Hebrews 7:11 If, then, perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-gen) it the people had received the law), what further need would there have been for another kind of priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, rather than one designated after the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 7:13 For the one of (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) whom these things are said belongs to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.
Hebrews 8:1 Now the crowning affirmation to (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) what we are saying is this: we do have such a high priest, who has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
Hebrews 8:4 So if he had been on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) earth, he would not be a priest, since there are already those who offer the gifts prescribed by the law.
Hebrews 8:6 But as it is, he has obtained a superior ministry, since the covenant of which he is mediator is better, since it has been enacted on the basis of (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) better promises.
Hebrews 8:8 For finding fault, God says to them, “Behold, days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the house of Israel and with (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the house of Judah.
Hebrews 8:10 For this is the covenant that I will establish with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws in their minds and I will inscribe them on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) their hearts. I will be their God and they will be my people.
Hebrews 9:10 but deal only with (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) food and drink and various ceremonial washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of correction.
Hebrews 9:15 And for this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) that first covenant.
Hebrews 9:17 For a will takes effect only when (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) a person has died; it cannot possibly be valid so long as the one who made it is still alive.
Hebrews 9:26 for then he would have had to suffer again and again since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the climax of the ages to put away sin by his sacrifice.
Hebrews 10:16 “This is the covenant that I will establish with them after those days, declares the Lord; I will put my laws in (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) their hearts and I will inscribe them on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) their minds,”
Hebrews 10:21 and since we have a great priest in charge of (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the house of God,
Hebrews 10:28 Anyone who violates the law of Moses dies without mercy on (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which faith he was attested as righteous, God himself showing his approval by (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) accepting his gifts. And though he died, he still speaks through his faith.
Hebrews 11:13 These all died in faith, without receiving the fulfillment of the promises, but they saw them from a distance and greeted them. They acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles in (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the land.
Hebrews 11:21 By faith Jacob, while dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and bowed in worship, leaning on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the top of his staff.
Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) seven days.
Hebrews 11:38 (of whom the world was not worthy). They wandered aimlessly in (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) deserts and on mountains, living in caves and crevices in the ground,
Hebrews 12:10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) our benefit, so that we may share his holy character.
Hebrews 12:25 Take care not to disregard the one who is speaking! For if those did not escape when they disregarded the one who warned them on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) earth, how much less will we, if we reject the one who warns from heaven.
James 2:3 and you pay special attention to (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the one wearing the fine clothes and say, “You sit here in a good place,” but to the poor man you say, “You stand over there, or sit down here at my feet,”

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