Vocabulary Form
ἐπί
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.

Song
Notes

When ἐπί is followed by a word beginning with a vowel and smooth breathing, the iota elides (ἐπ᾿). If the following word begins with a rough breathing, the iota elides and the π aspirates to a phi (ἐφ᾿).

Biblical Concordance

2 Corinthians 1:23 I call God as a witness against (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) my soul, that it was to spare you that I did not come again to Corinth.
2 Corinthians 2:3 And I wrote this very thing so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice, having confidence in (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) you all that my joy would be the joy of you all.
2 Corinthians 3:13 and not like Moses who used to put a veil over (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) his face so that the sons of Israel would not gaze at the end of what was fading away.
2 Corinthians 3:14 But their minds were closed. For until the present day the same veil remains at (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the reading of the old covenant. Since the veil is not removed, it is clear that only in Christ is it taken away.
2 Corinthians 3:15 But until today, whenever Moses is being read, a veil lies over (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) their heart;
2 Corinthians 5:4 For while we remain in this tent, we groan and are burdened, not because (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-dat) we want to be unclothed, but clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.
2 Corinthians 7:4 I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am filled with encouragement; I am overflowing with joy in (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) all our distress.
2 Corinthians 7:7 And not only by his arrival but also by the encouragement with which he was encouraged by (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-dat) you, as he reported to us your strong affection, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that I rejoiced more than ever.
2 Corinthians 7:13 Because of this we are encouraged. And in addition (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) to our own encouragement, we rejoiced more than ever at (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
2 Corinthians 7:14 For if I have boasted to him about anything regarding you, I have not been embarrassed, but just as everything we said to you was true, so also our boast to (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) Titus about you has proved true.
2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows generously (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-dat) will also reap generously (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-dat).
2 Corinthians 9:13 By their approval of this service, they glorify God for (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) your obedience stemming from your confession in the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your partnership with them and with everyone.
2 Corinthians 9:14 And in their prayers on your behalf they yearn for you because of the surpassing grace of God bestowed on (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-dat) you.
2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) his inexpressible gift!
2 Corinthians 10:2 I ask that when I am present I may not have to be “bold,” with such a confidence as I expect I will dare to use against (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) those who think that we are walking according to the flesh.
2 Corinthians 10:7 You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone has persuaded himself that he belongs to Christ, he should remind himself (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-gen) that just as he belongs to Christ, so also do we.
2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is fulfilled in weakness.” Therefore I will most gladly boast in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell in (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) me.
2 Corinthians 12:21 I am afraid that when I come, my God may again humble me before you, and that I will mourn for many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery in which they indulged.
2 Corinthians 13:1 This will be my third visit to you. On (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the evidence of two or three witnesses every accusation is to be confirmed.
Galatians 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us — for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hung on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) a tree” —
Galatians 3:16 Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his descendant. Scripture does not say, “and to descendants,” referring to (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) many, but “and to your descendant,” referring to (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-gen) one, who is Christ.
Galatians 4:1 What I am saying is that as long as (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) the heir is a minor, he differs not at all from a slave, even though in fact he owns the entire estate.
Galatians 4:9 But now that you have come to know God — or rather, are known by God — how can you turn back again to (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the feeble and inferior elementary principles of the world? How can you want to be their slaves all over again?
Galatians 5:13 For you, brothers, were called to (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-dat) freedom. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
Galatians 6:16 As for all who will follow this rule — may peace and mercy be upon (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) them, even upon (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the Israel of God.