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ἐπαίρω G1869

G1869 is the Greek word ἐπαίρω, transliterated epaírō. The King James Version most often renders it lifted up.

Word: ἐπαίρωTransliteration: epaírōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 19 verses

What it means

to raise up (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G142 (αἴρω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 19 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

lifted up 10×lift up 4×taken up 1×hoised up 1×exalteth itself 1×exalt himself 1×lifting up 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: exalt self, poise (lift, take) up.

Verses using ἐπαίρω

All 19 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 17:8 · KJV

And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.

Luke 6:20 · KJV

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Luke 11:27 · KJV

And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.

Luke 16:23 · KJV

And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

Luke 18:13 · KJV

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

Luke 21:28 · KJV

And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Luke 24:50 · KJV

And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

John 4:35 · KJV

Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.

John 6:5 · KJV

When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?

John 13:18 · KJV

I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.

John 17:1 · KJV

These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

Acts 1:9 · KJV

And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

Acts 2:14 · KJV

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

Acts 14:11 · KJV

And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

Acts 22:22 · KJV

And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.

Acts 27:40 · KJV

And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.

2 Corinthians 10:5 · KJV

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

2 Corinthians 11:20 · KJV

For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face.

1 Timothy 2:8 · KJV

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1869 mean?

G1869 is the Greek word ἐπαίρω (epaírō), meaning to raise up (literally or figuratively).

How is G1869 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lifted up (10 times), lift up (4 times), taken up (1 time), hoised up (1 time), exalteth itself (1 time), among others.

How many times does G1869 appear in the Bible?

ἐπαίρω (epaírō) is tagged in 19 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1869 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G142 (αἴρω).

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