Strong’s G1945

ἐπίκειμαι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

epikeimai

Pronunciation

eh-PEE-kay-my

Definition

To lie upon, to be laid upon, to press upon, to be imposed

Meaning

(a) dat: I am placed upon, am laid upon, lie upon, am imposed; I press upon, (b) absol: I press hard, am insistent, insist.

Usage

The verb "epikeimai" is used in the New Testament to describe something that is physically placed upon or rests upon something else. It can also convey the idea of pressure or burden, whether literal or metaphorical. The term is often used to describe physical objects lying upon one another, but it can also refer to more abstract concepts such as laws or obligations that are imposed upon individuals.

Bible references

Luke 5:1;Luke 23:23;John 11:38;John 21:9;Acts 27:20;1 Corinthians 9:16;Hebrews 9:10