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ἐπισκιάζω G1982

G1982 is the Greek word ἐπισκιάζω, transliterated episkiázō. The King James Version most often renders it overshadowed.

Word: ἐπισκιάζωTransliteration: episkiázōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence.

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and a derivative of G4639 (σκιά).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

overshadowed 3×overshadow 1×might overshadow 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: overshadow.

Verses using ἐπισκιάζω

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 17:5 · KJV

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Mark 9:7 · KJV

And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Luke 1:35 · KJV

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

Luke 9:34 · KJV

While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

Acts 5:15 · KJV

Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1982 mean?

G1982 is the Greek word ἐπισκιάζω (episkiázō), meaning to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence.

How is G1982 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it overshadowed (3 times), overshadow (1 time), might overshadow (1 time).

How many times does G1982 appear in the Bible?

ἐπισκιάζω (episkiázō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1982 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and a derivative of G4639 (σκιά).

Nearby entries

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