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ephistēmi G2186

ἐφίστημι (ephistēmi) means “to approach” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἐφίστημι Greek · G2186 21 tagged occurrences in 21 verses

Pronunciation guide: ef-is'-tay-mee Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G2186

ἐφίστημι · ephistēmi · to approach

ἐφ-ίστημι [in LXX for נָצַב ni., שִׁית, נָתַן, etc. ;] 1. causal in pres., impf., fut., 1 aor., to set upon or by, set up, etc. (Æsch., Hdt., Arist., al). 2. Intrans. in mid, and in pf. and 2 aor. act.; (a) to stand upon; (b) to be set over; (with) to stand by, be present, be at hand, come on or upon: Luk.2:38 10:40 20:1, Act.6:12 12:7 22:13, 20 23:27, 2Ti.4:2; with dative pars., Luk.2:9 24:4, Act.4:1 23:11; with dative bc., Act.17:5; before έπί, with accusative, Act.10:17 11:11; of rain, Act.28:2; of evils impending, with dative of person(s), 1Th.5:3; before έπί (Wis.6:9), Luk.21:34; of time, 2Ti.4:6 (cf. κατ-, συν-εφίστημι).† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

I stand by, am urgent, befall one (as of evil), am at hand, impend.

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How translators render G2186

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
stood beside 2
and approached 1
appeared 1
be prepared 1
came 1
came up to him 1
coming forward 1
confronted stephen 1
he stood 1
is at hand 1
she came to jesus 1
stood before 1
stood near 1
stood there 1
stopped 1
they raided 1
when i came 1
will come 1
will spring 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
came upon 5
stood 3
already come 1
assaulted 1
be instant 1
came to him 1
come 1
cometh 1
coming in 1
he stood 1
is at hand 1
of the present 1
standing by 1
stood by 1
then came i 1

Verses containing G2186

Page 1 of 1. 21 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. Luke 2:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

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  2. Luke 2:38 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

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  3. Luke 4:39 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And she got up at once and began to serve them.

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  4. Luke 10:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”

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  5. Luke 20:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    One day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the gospel, the chief priests and scribes, together with the elders, came up to Him.

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  6. Luke 21:34 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

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  7. Luke 24:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.

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  8. Acts 4:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them,

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  9. Acts 6:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin,

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  10. Acts 10:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    While Peter was puzzling over the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found Simon’s house and approached the gate.

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  11. Acts 11:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Just then three men sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying.

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  12. Acts 12:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.

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  13. Acts 17:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people.

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  14. Acts 22:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    came and stood beside me. ‘Brother Saul,’ he said, ‘receive your sight.’ And at that moment I could see him.

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  15. Acts 22:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.’

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  16. Acts 23:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”

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  17. Acts 23:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen,

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  18. Acts 28:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.

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  19. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

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  20. 2 Timothy 4:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

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  21. 2 Timothy 4:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

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