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ἐπί (epi) means “upon/to/against” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἐπί Greek · G1909 882 tagged occurrences in 775 verses

Pronunciation guide: ep-ee' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G1909

ἐπί · epi · upon/to/against

ἐπί (before a smooth breathing ἐπ᾽, before a rough breathing ἐφ᾽), prep. with genitive, dative, accusative (accusative most frequently in NT), with primary sense of superposition, on, upon. I. C. genitive, 1. of place, answering the question, where? (a) of the place on which, on, upon: ἐπὶ (τ.) γῆς, Mat.6:10, 19, al.; τ. κεφαλῆς, 1Co.11:10; τ. νεφελῶν, Mat.24:3o, al.; like ἐν, in constr. praegn. after verbs of motion: βάλλειν, Mrk.4:26; σπείρειν, ib. 31; ἔρχεσθαι, Heb.6:7, al.; figuratively, ἐπ᾽ ἀληθείας (MM, see word ἀ.); of the subject of thought or speech, Gal.3:16; of power or authority, over, πάντων, Rom.9:5: τ. γάζης, Act.8:27; ἐξουσία, Rev.2:26 20:6; (b) of vicinity, at, by: τ. θαλάσσης, Jhn.6:9; τ. ὁδοῦ, Mat.21:19; τοῦ βάτου, Mrk.12:26 (see Swete, in l.); with genitive of person(s), in the presence of, before, Mat.28:14, Act.23:30, 1Co.6:1, al. 2. Of time, (a) with genitive of person(s), in the time of: ἐπὶ Ἐλισαίου, Luk.4:27; ἐπὶ Κλαυδίου, Act.11:28; ἐπὶ Ἀβιάθαρ ἀρχιερέως, when A. was high priest, Mrk.2:26; (b) with genitive of thing(s), at, at the time of: Mat.1:11, Heb.1:2, 2Pe.3:3; ἐπὶ τ. προσευχῶν, Rom.1:10, Eph.1:16, 1Th.1:2, Phm 4. II. C. dative, of place, answering the question, where? (a) lit., on, upon: Mat.9:16, 14:8, al.; after verbs of motion (see supr., I, 1, (a)), Mat.9:16 Act.8:16; above, Luk.23:38; at, by, Mrk.13:29, Jhn.5:2, Act.5:9, al.; (b) metaphorically, upon, on the ground of, Luk.4:4 (LXX); in the matter of, Mrk.6:52 (see Swete, in l.); upon, of, concerning, Act.5:35, 40; of the ground, reason or motive (Bl., §38, 2; 43, 3), Mat.18:3 19:9, Rom.12:12, al.; ἐφ᾽ ᾧ, for the reason that, because, Rom.5:12 2Co.5:4; after verbs of motion, over, Mat.18:13, Rom.16:19, al.; of a condition (cl.), Rom.8:20, 1Co.9:10; ἐπὶ δυσὶ μάρτυσιν (see Westc. on Heb.9:10), Heb.10:28; of purpose or aim, Eph.2:10, Php.4:10; of authority, over, Mat.24:47 Luk.12:44; of hostility, with dative of person(s) (cl.), against, Luk.12:52; in addition to (cl.), 2Co.7:13; of an adjunct, in, at, on, Php.1:3 2:17. III. C. accusative, 1. of place of motion upon or over, answering the question, whither? (a) lit., upon, over: Mat.14:28, 29, Luk.5:19, al. mult.; in NT also, answering the question, where? (as with genitive, dative), Mrk.4:38 11:2, Luk.2:25, Jhn.1:32; ἐπὶ τ. αὐτό, Act.1:15 2:1, al.; of motion to a vicinity, to, Mrk.16:2, Act.8:36, al.; (b) metaphorically (in wh. "the accusative is more widely prevalent than it strictly should be," Bl., §43, 1); of blessings, evils, etc., coming upon one, with accusative of person(s), Mat.10:13 12:28, Act.2:17, Jhn.18:4, Eph.5:6, al.; of addition (dative in cl.), λύπη ἐπὶ λύπην, Php.2:27; ἐπικαλεῖν ὄνομα ἐπί (see: ἐπικαλέω), Act.15:17, Jas.2:7; καλεῖν ἐπί, to call after, Luk.1:59; of number or degree: ἐπὶ τρίς (cl. εἰς τ.), thrice, Act.10:16 11:10; ἐπὶ πλεῖον, the more, further, Act.4:17 2Ti.2:16 3:9 (see also infr., 2, (a)); ἐφ᾽ ὅσον (see infr., ib.), forasmuch as, Mat.25:40, 45, Rom.11:13; of power, authority, control, Luk.1:33, Act.7:10 Rom.5:14, Heb.3:6, al.; of the direction of thoughts and feelings, unto, towards, Luk.1:17 23:28, Act.9:35, 42, Rom.11:22, Gal.4:9, Eph.2:7, 1Ti.5:5, al.; of purpose, for, Mat.3:7, Luk.23:48; ἐφ᾽ ὅ πάρει (Rec. ἐφ᾽ ᾧ, Mat.26:50; of hostility, against, Mat.24:7, Mrk.3:24-26 10:11 13:8, Luk.9:5, Jhn.13:18, Act.7:54, 1Co.7:36, 2Co.1:23; Of reference, concerning, for (cl. usually dative), Mrk.9:12 15:24, Jhn.19:24, Rom.4:9. 2. Of time, (a) during, for: Luk.4:25 (WH, txt., omits ἐπί), Act.13:31 16:18, Heb.11:30, al.; ἐφ᾽ ὅσον (χρόνον), as long as, for so long time as, Mrk.9:15 Rom.7:1, al. (for ἐφ᾽ ὅ in another sense, see supr., 1, (b)); ἐφ᾽ ἱκανόν (see: ἱ), Act.20:11; ἐπὶ πλεῖον (see supr., 1, (b)), yet longer, further, Act.20:9 24:4; (b) on, about, towards (cl. εἰς): Luk.10:35 Act.3:1 4:5. IV. In composition, ἐπί signifies: up, ἐπαίρω; upon, ἐπίγειος, ἐπιδημέω, ὠπικαθίζω; towards, επιβλέπω, ὠπεκτείνω; over (of superintendence), ἐπιστάτης; again, in addition, ἐπαιτέω; against, ἐπιορκέω, ἐπιβουλή. (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

on, to, against, on the basis of, at.

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How translators render G1909

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
on 277
to 87
in 81
over 48
at 46
upon 34
against 32
vvv 32
for 29
before 19
by 11
about 8
of 8
with 8
together 5
around 4
because of 4
above 3
because 3
from 3
across 2
after 2
among 2
as 2
be on 2
during 2
in accordance with 2
into 2
is against 2
meaning 2
on the testimony of 2
right at 2
toward 2
under 2
whatever 2
you would 2
a gathering of 1
along 1
and for 1
are at 1
are on 1
as he leaned on 1
as long as 1
at the time 1
back to 1
beside 1
between 1
but in 1
by those who are 1
by which 1
divided against 1
facedown 1
from the things 1
further 1
has given 1
he of 1
he sets it on 1
in addition to 1
in charge of 1
in front of 1
in leading 1
in protest against 1
in return for 1
in the passage about 1
in the time 1
inasmuch 1
near 1
on the basis of 1
on whom 1
only 1
that for which 1
the man on 1
they set it on 1
time 1
to decide 1
to do 1
until 1
which 1
will be on 1
will lie in 1
you have lived on 1
you would against 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
on 193
upon 157
in 122
over 49
unto 47
at 43
to 42
against 39
for 27
of 19
before 18
into 17
by 9
with 8
together 7
toward 7
about 5
among 5
above 4
after 4
as 3
beside 3
under 3
whereon 3
as long as 2
bountifully 2
inasmuch 2
many 2
thereon 2
three 2
through 2
throughout 2
wherein 2
a great while 1
a long while 1
about the time 1
all 1
amazed 1
and 1
and as 1
as touching 1
because of 1
bed 1
behalf 1
being 1
but 1
by the space of 1
earth 1
for the space of 1
for yourselves 1
forth 1
from him 1
furlongs 1
in the days of 1
in the time 1
inasmuch as 1
one place 1
saith 1
that 1
that for 1
the eyes 1
the truth 1
three times 1
thrice 1
touching 1
truly 1
up 1
wherefore 1

Verses containing G1909

Page 13 of 16. 775 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.

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  2. 1 Timothy 1:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

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  3. 1 Timothy 1:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,

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  4. 1 Timothy 4:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.

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  5. 1 Timothy 5:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The widow who is truly in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers.

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  6. 1 Timothy 5:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

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  7. 1 Timothy 6:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:

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  8. 1 Timothy 6:17 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

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  9. 2 Timothy 2:14 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

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  10. 2 Timothy 2:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

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  11. 2 Timothy 3:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone.

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  12. 2 Timothy 3:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

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  13. 2 Timothy 4:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

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  14. Titus 1:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.

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  15. Titus 3:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

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  16. Philemon 1:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,

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  17. Philemon 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

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  18. Hebrews 1:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

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  19. Hebrews 2:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And again: “I will put My trust in Him.” And once again: “Here am I, and the children God has given Me.”

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  20. Hebrews 3:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.

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  21. Hebrews 6:1 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God,

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  22. Hebrews 6:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God.

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  23. Hebrews 7:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

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  24. Hebrews 7:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.

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  25. Hebrews 8:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,

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  26. Hebrews 8:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are already priests who offer gifts according to the law.

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  27. Hebrews 8:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.

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  28. Hebrews 8:8 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    But God found fault with the people and said: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.

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  29. Hebrews 8:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

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  30. Hebrews 9:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.

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  31. Hebrews 9:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.

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  32. Hebrews 9:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.

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  33. Hebrews 9:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

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  34. Hebrews 10:16 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “This is the covenant I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their hearts and inscribe them on their minds.”

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  35. Hebrews 10:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and since we have a great priest over the house of God,

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  36. Hebrews 10:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

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  37. Hebrews 11:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.

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  38. Hebrews 11:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

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  39. Hebrews 11:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.

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  40. Hebrews 11:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.

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  41. Hebrews 11:38 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and hid in caves and holes in the ground.

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  42. Hebrews 12:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.

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  43. Hebrews 12:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?

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  44. James 2:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,”

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  45. James 2:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?

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  46. James 2:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?

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  47. James 5:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.

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  48. James 5:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter.

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  49. James 5:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.

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  50. James 5:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

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