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ἐπί

Vocabulary form: 
ejpiv
Definition: 

gen: on, over, when;
dat: on the basis of, at;
acc: on, to, against

Erasmian: 
Modern: 
Frequency: 
890
GK: 
2093
Cognates: 

The epidermis (ejpidermivV) is the outer layer of skin, "that which is on the skin."

Mnemonic Singing: 

When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.

Notes: 

When ejpiv is followed by a word beginning with a vowel and smooth breathing, the iota elides (ejp=). If the following word begins with a rough breathing, the iota elides and the pi aspirates to a phi (ejf=).

Mnemonics

Submitted by [email protected] on Mon, 2017-09-25 08:34

In "Genesis", "when" man was created "on" earth, he was placed "over" all creation.
His authority was "on the basis of" his given man"date".
The "acc"user, deceived him "to" go "against" his creator.

Submitted by Charlie.richardson07 on Mon, 2021-10-18 20:05

GENerally the EPI-pen goes ON the skin WHEN stung OVER and OVER by a bee
AT every DATE he washed his EPIdermis, ON THE BASIS OF good hygine
ACCording TO doctors EPIlepsy is the brain turning AGAINST the body.

Submitted by Veritas19 on Wed, 2021-10-20 11:14

An epitaph is ON a tombstone.

Biblical Concordance

Revelation 17:8 The beast that you saw was, and now is not, but is about to rise from the abyss and go to destruction. And those who dwell on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the earth, whose names have not been written in (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the Book of Life from the foundation of the world, will be astounded when they see the beast, because he was and is not, but is to come.
Revelation 17:9 “This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains on (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-gen) which the woman sits. They are also seven kings:
Revelation 17:18 And the woman you saw is the great city that has dominion over (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the kings of the earth.”
Revelation 18:9 Then the kings of the earth, those who committed acts of immorality with her and shared her luxury, will weep and wail over (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) her when they see the smoke of her burning.
Revelation 18:11 And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) her since no one buys their cargo anymore,
Revelation 18:17 For in a single hour such great wealth has been brought to ruin.” And every sea captain and everyone who travels by (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) sea, sailors and those who make their living from the sea, stood at a distance
Revelation 18:19 And they threw dust on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) their heads and cried out as they wept and mourned, saying, “Alas, alas, O great city by which all who had ships at sea grew rich from her prosperity! For in a single hour she has been brought to ruin.
Revelation 18:20 Rejoice over (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-dat) her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, for God has pronounced judgment for you against her!”
Revelation 18:24 And in her was found the blood of prophets and of saints, and of all who have been slain on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the earth.”
Revelation 19:4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the throne, saying, “Amen! Hallelujah!”
Revelation 19:11 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one riding it is called Faithful and True, and with justice he judges and makes war.
Revelation 19:12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows except himself.
Revelation 19:14 And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and clean, were following him on (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-dat) white horses.
Revelation 19:16 On (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) his robe and on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.
Revelation 19:18 to eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty warriors, the flesh of horses and those who ride on (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-gen) them — the flesh of all, both free and slave, and small and great.”
Revelation 19:19 Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered to make war against the one who rode the horse and against his army.
Revelation 19:21 And the rest were killed by the sword that extended from the mouth of the one who rode the horse; and all the birds gorged themselves with their flesh.
Revelation 20:1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having in (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) his hand the key to the abyss and a great chain.
Revelation 20:4 And I saw thrones, and seated on (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) them were those who had been given the authority to judge. I also saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God. These had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
Revelation 20:6 Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection! Over (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) such the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years.
Revelation 20:9 And they marched up on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the broad plain of the earth and encircled the camp of the saints and the beloved city, but fire came down from heaven and consumed them.
Revelation 20:11 Then I saw a great white throne and the one who was seated on (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) it. From his presence earth and heaven fled away, and no place was found for them.
Revelation 21:5 And the one seated on (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And he said, “Write it down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Revelation 21:10 And he carried me away in the spirit up onto (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) a great, lofty mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God.
Revelation 21:12 It had a great, high wall with twelve gates, with twelve angels at (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the gates, and the names of the twelve tribes of the nation of Israel were inscribed on the gates.
Revelation 21:14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-gen) them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Revelation 21:16 The city was laid out as a square, its length the same as its width. He measured the city with the measuring rod at (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) twelve thousand stadia, its length, width, and height being equal.
Revelation 22:4 They will see his face, and his name will be on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) their foreheads.
Revelation 22:5 And night will be no more. They will have no need for the light of a lamp or the light of the sun because the Lord God will shine on (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) them, and they will reign forever and ever.
Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so they will have the right to (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.
Revelation 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to bear witness to you about these things for (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the churches. I am the Root, the descendant of David — the bright morning star!”
Revelation 22:18 I bear witness to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone should add to (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) them, God will add to (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) him the plagues described in this book;

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