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

Luke 7:44 Then turning toward the woman, he said to Simon, “You see this woman? I came into your house; you did not provide water for (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) my feet, but she has bathed my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
Luke 8:6 Other seed fell on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) rock, and when it came up, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
Luke 8:13 Those that fall on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) rock are the ones who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but they have no root — they believe for a while but in a time of testing they fall away.
Luke 8:16 “No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a container or puts it under a bed, but places it on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light.
Luke 8:27 When he stepped out on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the land, a man from the town met him, who was possessed by demons, and for a long time had not worn clothes or had lived in a house but among the tombs.
Luke 9:1 And he called together the twelve and gave them power and authority over (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) all demons, and to cure diseases.
Luke 9:5 And wherever they do not receive you, leave that town and shake off the dust from your feet as an act that testifies against (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) them.”
Luke 9:38 Suddenly a man from the crowd cried out, saying, “Teacher, I beg you to look with pity on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) my son, because he is my only child;
Luke 9:43 And all were astonished at (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) the majesty of God. While they were all still marveling at (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples,
Luke 9:48 and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in (epi | ἐπί | prep-dat) my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. So the one who is least among you all, this is the one who is great.”
Luke 9:62 Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
Luke 10:6 And if there is a son of peace there, your peace will rest upon (ep | ἐπ᾿ | prep-acc) him; but if not, it will return to (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) you.
Luke 10:9 and heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) you.’
Luke 10:19 I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and authority over (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) all the power of the enemy; nothing may hurt you at all.
Luke 10:34 He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him.
Luke 10:35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay to you when I come back.’
Luke 11:17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) itself is laid waste, and a house divided against (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) a house falls.
Luke 11:18 And if Satan also has been divided against (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that by Beelzebul I cast out demons.
Luke 11:20 But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) you.
Luke 11:22 but when one stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away his armor in (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-dat) which he has placed his trust and divides up spoil.
Luke 11:33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a vault or under a basket, but on (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) a lampstand, so that those who come in can see the light.
Luke 12:3 All that you said in the darkness will be heard in the light, and what you said in private rooms will be proclaimed on (epi | ἐπί | prep-gen) the housetops.
Luke 12:11 When they bring you before (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry: How or what words should you use in your defense? or, What should you say?
Luke 12:14 But he said to him, “Friend, who appointed me a judge or arbitrator between (eph | ἐφ᾿ | prep-acc) you two?”
Luke 12:25 And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to (epi | ἐπί | prep-acc) his span of life?