G1968Greekἐpépesen

ἐπέπεσεν

to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively)

11
Total Occurrences
5
Books
0
Old Testament
11
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to fall upon, to rush or press upon
  • 2to lie upon one
  • 3to fall upon one i.e., to seize, take possession of him
  • 4to fall into one's embrace
  • 5to fall back upon
  • 6metaphorically

Etymology & Derivation

from g1909 and g4098

See Also