Strong’s G1909

ἐπί

Part of speech

Preposition

Transliteration

epi

Pronunciation

eh-PEE

Definition

on, upon, over, at, by, before, across, against, among, beside, in, on the basis of

Meaning

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

Usage

The Greek preposition "ἐπί" (epi) is versatile and context-dependent, often indicating position, location, or relation. It can denote physical position (e.g., "on" or "upon"), temporal aspects (e.g., "at" or "during"), or metaphorical relationships (e.g., "on the basis of" or "because of"). Its usage is determined by the case of the noun it governs (genitive, dative, or accusative), which can affect its meaning.

Bible references

Matthew 1:11;Matthew 3:7;Matthew 3:13;Matthew 3:16;Matthew 4:4;Matthew 4:4;Matthew 4:5;Matthew 4:6;Matthew 5:15;Matthew 5:23;Matthew 5:45;Matthew 5:45;Matthew 6:10;Matthew 6:19;Matthew 6:27;Matthew 7:24;Matthew 7:25;Matthew 7:26;Matthew 7:28;Matthew 9:2;Matthew 9:6;Matthew 9:9;Matthew 9:15;Matthew 9:16;Matthew 9:18