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ἐπιχειρέω G2021

G2021 is the Greek word ἐπιχειρέω, transliterated epicheiréō. The King James Version most often renders it taken in hand.

Word: ἐπιχειρέωTransliteration: epicheiréōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to put the hand upon, i.e. undertake.

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5495 (χείρ).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

taken in hand 1×went about 1×took upon them 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: go about, take in hand (upon).

Verses using ἐπιχειρέω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 1:1 · KJV

Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

Acts 9:29 · KJV

And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

Acts 19:13 · KJV

Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2021 mean?

G2021 is the Greek word ἐπιχειρέω (epicheiréō), meaning to put the hand upon, i.e. undertake.

How is G2021 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it taken in hand (1 time), went about (1 time), took upon them (1 time).

How many times does G2021 appear in the Bible?

ἐπιχειρέω (epicheiréō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2021 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5495 (χείρ).

Nearby entries

G2018 · ἐπιφέρω — to bear upon (or further), i.e. adduce…G2019 · ἐπιφωνέω — to call at something, i.e. exclaim G2020 · ἐπιφώσκω — to begin to grow light G2022 · ἐπιχέω G2023 · ἐπιχορηγέω — to furnish besides, i.e. fully supply…G2024 · ἐπιχορηγία — contribution

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