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ἐφίστημι G2186

G2186 is the Greek word ἐφίστημι, transliterated ephístēmi. The King James Version most often renders it came upon.

Word: ἐφίστημιTransliteration: ephístēmiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 21 verses

What it means

to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal);.

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2476 (ἵστημι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 20 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

came upon 5×stood 3×come 2×stood by 2×coming in 1×came to him 1×were 1×assaulted 1×standing by 1×came i 1×present 1×cometh upon 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: --assault, come (in, to, unto, upon), be at hand (instant), present, stand (before, by, over).

Verses using ἐφίστημι

All 21 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 2:9 · KJV

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

Luke 2:38 · KJV

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Luke 4:39 · KJV

And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

Luke 10:40 · KJV

But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

Luke 20:1 · KJV

And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,

Luke 21:34 · KJV

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Luke 24:4 · KJV

And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

Acts 4:1 · KJV

And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,

Acts 6:12 · KJV

And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,

Acts 10:17 · KJV

Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,

Acts 11:11 · KJV

And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.

Acts 12:7 · KJV

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

Acts 17:5 · KJV

But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.

Acts 22:13 · KJV

Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.

Acts 22:20 · KJV

And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.

Acts 23:11 · KJV

And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

Acts 23:27 · KJV

This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman.

Acts 28:2 · KJV

And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

1 Thessalonians 5:3 · KJV

For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

2 Timothy 4:2 · KJV

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

2 Timothy 4:6 · KJV

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2186 mean?

G2186 is the Greek word ἐφίστημι (ephístēmi), meaning to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal);.

How is G2186 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it came upon (5 times), stood (3 times), come (2 times), stood by (2 times), coming in (1 time), among others.

How many times does G2186 appear in the Bible?

ἐφίστημι (ephístēmi) is tagged in 21 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2186 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2476 (ἵστημι).

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