ἐπισκιάζω (episkiázō) — Overshadow
Greek word study: ἐπισκιάζω (episkiázō), Strong's G1982. to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence
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to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence
KJV translation words: overshadow
Strong's G1982 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 17:5 and last appears in Acts 5:15.
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Verses (all 5)
- Matthew 17:5 — ἐπεσκίασεν — overshadowed
- Mark 9:7 — ἐπισκιάζουσα — overshadowing
- Luke 1:35 — ἐπισκιάσει — will overshadow
- Luke 9:34 — ἐπεσκίαζεν — was overshadowing
- Acts 5:15 — ἐπισκιάσῃ — shall envelop
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G4639 σκιά (skiá).
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What does episkiázō (G1982) mean?
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 KJV?
The KJV translates G1982 as: overshadow.
How often does ἐπισκιάζω (episkiázō) appear?
Strong's G1982 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 17:5 and last appears in Acts 5:15.
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