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

1 Thessalonians 3:7 So in (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) all our distress and affliction, brothers, we have been reassured about (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-dat) you by your faith.
1 Thessalonians 3:9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) all the joy with which we rejoice before our God because of you?
1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God has not called us for (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) impurity, but in holiness.
2 Thessalonians 1:10 on that day when he comes to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at by all who have believed, because our testimony to (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) you was believed.
2 Thessalonians 2:1 Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our assembling to (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) him, we ask you, brothers,
2 Thessalonians 2:4 who opposes and exalts himself above (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming that he himself is God.
2 Thessalonians 3:4 And we are confident in the Lord regarding (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) you, that you are doing and will continue to do the things we require of you.
1 Timothy 1:16 But for this reason I was shown mercy: so that in me as foremost Christ Jesus might display his complete patience as an illustration for those who were to believe in (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-dat) him for eternal life.
1 Timothy 1:18 This command I am entrusting to you, child Timothy, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) you, so that by them you might fight the good fight,
1 Timothy 4:10 for with respect to this reason we are toiling and struggling, since, “We have placed our hope in (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the living God, who is the Savior of all people, particularly of those who believe.”
1 Timothy 5:5 But the true widow, who has been left totally alone, has set her hope on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) God and continues in entreaties and prayers night and day.
1 Timothy 5:19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder, except on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the evidence of two or three witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:13 I urge you, in the presence of God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who witnessed in the time (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) of Pontius Pilate the good confession,
1 Timothy 6:17 Urge the rich in the present age not to be haughty, or to set their hope on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the uncertainty of riches but on (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) God who grants to us all things richly for our enjoyment,
2 Timothy 2:14 Remind them of these things, solemnly charging them before God not to continue fighting about words, which results in (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) nothing beneficial but only in (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the ruin of those listening.
2 Timothy 2:16 But shun the unholy chatter, for they will advance into (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) greater and greater ungodliness
2 Timothy 3:9 But they will not progress very (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) far; for their folly will be very clear to all, as also was the folly of those men.
2 Timothy 3:13 while wicked people and impostors will advance from bad to (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) worse, deceiving and being deceived.
2 Timothy 4:4 and they will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the myths.
Titus 1:2 for the sake of (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-dat) the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before times eternal,
Titus 3:6 whom he richly poured out for (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) us through Jesus Christ our Savior,
Philemon 1:4 I always thank my God when I remember you in (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) my prayers,
Philemon 1:7 For I have derived much joy and encouragement from (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you.
Hebrews 1:2 but in (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-gen) these final days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom he also created the material universe.
Hebrews 2:13 And again, “I will put my trust in (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-dat) him.” And again, “Here I am and the children whom God has given me.”