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ἐπί G1909
G1909 is the Greek word ἐπί, transliterated epí. The King James Version most often renders it on.
What it means
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc..
Where it comes from
a primary preposition.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 765 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with.
Verses using ἐπί
The first 40 of 789 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 1:11 · KJV
And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:
Matthew 2:22 · KJV
But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:
Matthew 3:7 · KJV
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Matthew 3:13 · KJV
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
Matthew 3:16 · KJV
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
Matthew 4:4 · KJV
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:5 · KJV
Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
Matthew 4:6 · KJV
And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Matthew 5:15 · KJV
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Matthew 5:23 · KJV
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
Matthew 5:39 · KJV
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 5:45 · KJV
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Matthew 6:10 · KJV
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Matthew 6:19 · KJV
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Matthew 6:27 · KJV
Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
Matthew 7:24 · KJV
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Matthew 7:25 · KJV
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
Matthew 7:26 · KJV
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
Matthew 7:28 · KJV
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
Matthew 9:2 · KJV
And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
Matthew 9:6 · KJV
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
Matthew 9:9 · KJV
And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
Matthew 9:15 · KJV
And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
Matthew 9:16 · KJV
No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.
Matthew 9:18 · KJV
While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
Matthew 10:13 · KJV
And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Matthew 10:18 · KJV
And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:21 · KJV
And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.
Matthew 10:27 · KJV
What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.
Matthew 10:29 · KJV
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
Matthew 10:34 · KJV
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Matthew 11:29 · KJV
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Matthew 12:18 · KJV
Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.
Matthew 12:26 · KJV
And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?
Matthew 12:28 · KJV
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
Matthew 12:49 · KJV
And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
Matthew 13:2 · KJV
And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.
Matthew 13:5 · KJV
Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:
Matthew 13:7 · KJV
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
Matthew 13:8 · KJV
But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1909 mean?
G1909 is the Greek word ἐπί (epí), meaning properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc..
How is G1909 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it on (194 times), upon (158 times), in (116 times), over (49 times), unto (45 times), among others.
How many times does G1909 appear in the Bible?
ἐπί (epí) is tagged in 789 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1909 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary preposition.
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