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ἐπί

Vocabulary form: 
ejpiv
Definition: 

gen: on, over, when;
dat: on the basis of, at;
acc: on, to, against

Erasmian: 
Modern: 
Frequency: 
890
GK: 
2093
Cognates: 

The epidermis (ejpidermivV) is the outer layer of skin, "that which is on the skin."

Mnemonic Singing: 

When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.

Notes: 

When ejpiv is followed by a word beginning with a vowel and smooth breathing, the iota elides (ejp=). If the following word begins with a rough breathing, the iota elides and the pi aspirates to a phi (ejf=).

Mnemonics

Submitted by [email protected] on Mon, 2017-09-25 08:34

In "Genesis", "when" man was created "on" earth, he was placed "over" all creation.
His authority was "on the basis of" his given man"date".
The "acc"user, deceived him "to" go "against" his creator.

Submitted by Charlie.richardson07 on Mon, 2021-10-18 20:05

GENerally the EPI-pen goes ON the skin WHEN stung OVER and OVER by a bee
AT every DATE he washed his EPIdermis, ON THE BASIS OF good hygine
ACCording TO doctors EPIlepsy is the brain turning AGAINST the body.

Submitted by Veritas19 on Wed, 2021-10-20 11:14

An epitaph is ON a tombstone.

Biblical Concordance

Mark 10:22 Disheartened by (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the saying, the man went away grieving; for he had many possessions.
Mark 10:24 The disciples were shocked at (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) his words. But Jesus, responding again, said to them, “Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God!
Mark 11:2 and said to them, “Go into the village directly ahead of you, and immediately upon entering it you will find a tethered colt on (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it.
Mark 11:4 So they went away and found a tethered colt at a door outside in (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the street, and they untied it.
Mark 11:7 Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) it.
Mark 11:13 And seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. And when he came to (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.
Mark 11:18 And the ruling priests and the scribes heard of this and began seeking how they could destroy him, for they feared him, because all the people were impressed by (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) his teaching.
Mark 12:14 When they came they said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful and that the opinion of another is of no concern to you. For you do not regard the position of men, but you truly (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-gen) teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay tax to Caesar, or not? Should we give, or should we not pay?”
Mark 12:17 Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, but give to God what belongs to God.” And they were amazed at (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-dat) him.
Mark 12:26 But concerning the dead, that they are raised, have you not read in the book of Moses in the passage about (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the bush, how God spoke to him saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob’?
Mark 12:32 And the scribe said to him, “Well said, teacher. You have spoken truthfully (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-gen); ‘he is one, and there is no other besides him.’
Mark 13:2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not a single stone will be left here resting on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) another that will not be thrown down.”
Mark 13:6 Many will come in (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and they will deceive many.
Mark 13:8 For nation will rise against (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) nation and kingdom against (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.
Mark 13:9 But watch out for yourselves; they will deliver you over to local councils, and in synagogues you will be beaten, and before (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) governors and kings you will be made to stand for my sake, to bear witness to them.
Mark 13:12 And brother will deliver over brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up in rebellion against (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) parents and have them put to death.
Mark 13:15 Let the one who is on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the housetop not come down, nor enter his house to remove anything
Mark 13:29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the gates.
Mark 14:35 And going on a little farther, he fell to (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass him by.
Mark 14:48 And responding, Jesus said to them, “As against (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) a robber have you come out with swords and clubs to take me?
Mark 14:51 And a certain young man was following him, with a linen cloth wrapped around (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) his naked body; and they tried to seize him,
Mark 15:22 And they brought him to (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the place Golgotha, (which means, Place of the Skull).
Mark 15:24 Then they crucified him and divided his clothing, casting lots for (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) them, to see who would take what.
Mark 15:33 And when the sixth hour had come, darkness fell over (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) the whole land until the ninth hour.
Mark 15:46 So he brought a linen shroud, and taking him down, he wrapped him in the linen shroud and laid him in a tomb, which had been hewn out of rock; and he rolled a stone across (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the entrance of the tomb.
Mark 16:2 Very early on the first day of the week, they came to (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the tomb, the sun having risen.
Mark 16:18 with their hands they will pick up snakes; and if they drink any deadly poison it will in no way harm them; they will lay hands on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the sick, and they will recover.”
Luke 1:12 Zechariah was troubled when he saw him and fear fell upon (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) him.
Luke 1:14 And for you there will be joy and gladness, and many will rejoice because (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) of his birth,
Luke 1:16 and he will restore many of the sons of Israel to (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the Lord their God.
Luke 1:17 He will go on before him, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of fathers toward (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, in order to establish for the Lord a people who are prepared for him.”
Luke 1:29 She was thoroughly troubled by (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) what he said, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this could be.
Luke 1:33 He will reign over (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
Luke 1:35 And the angel answered, saying to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you: therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called the Son of God.
Luke 1:47 and my spirit rejoices because (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) of God my Savior,
Luke 1:48 for he has looked on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the humble estate of his maidservant. For behold, from now on all generations will declare me blessed,
Luke 1:59 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they wanted to call him by (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the name of his father, Zechariah.
Luke 1:65 Fear came upon (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) all who lived around them, and all these things were being talked about throughout the whole hill country of Judea.
Luke 2:8 There were shepherds in that region who were living out in the fields and keeping night-watch over (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) their flock.
Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) earth among those whom he has favored!”
Luke 2:20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them.
Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting expectantly for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) him.
Luke 2:33 His father and mother marveled at (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the things that were being said about him.
Luke 2:40 And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) him.
Luke 2:47 And all who heard him were amazed at (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) his understanding and his answers.
Luke 3:2 when (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) Annas was high priest, and Caiaphas, the word of God came upon (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
Luke 3:20 added this also to (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) them all: he confined John in prison.
Luke 3:22 and the Holy Spirit descended on (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”
Luke 4:4 And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-dat) bread alone.’”
Luke 4:9 Then he took him to Jerusalem and set him on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here;

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