G1982Greekἐpeskíasen
ἐπεσκίασεν
to cast a shade upon, i.e., (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence
5
Total Occurrences
4
Books
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Old Testament
5
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1to throw a shadow upon, to envelop in a shadow, to overshadow
Etymology & Derivation
from g1909 and a derivative of g4639
Scholarly Notes
from a vaporous cloud that casts a shadow, the word is transferred to a shining cloud surrounding and enveloping persons with brightness. used of the holy spirit exerting creative energy upon the womb of the virgin mary and impregnating it (a use of the word which seems to have been drawn from the familiar old testament idea of a cloud as symbolizing the immediate presence and power of god).