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ἐπιῤῥίπτω G1977
G1977 is the Greek word ἐπιῤῥίπτω, transliterated epirrhíptō. The King James Version most often renders it cast.
What it means
to throw upon (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4496 (ῥίπτω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cast upon.
Verses using ἐπιῤῥίπτω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 19:35 · KJV
And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
1 Peter 5:7 · KJV
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1977 mean?
G1977 is the Greek word ἐπιῤῥίπτω (epirrhíptō), meaning to throw upon (literally or figuratively).
How is G1977 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cast (1 time), upon (1 time), and (1 time), casting (1 time).
How many times does G1977 appear in the Bible?
ἐπιῤῥίπτω (epirrhíptō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1977 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4496 (ῥίπτω).
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