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G1982

ἐπισκιάζω

episkiázō [ep-ee-skee-ad'-zo] Verb
Core meaningto overshadow

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1982

to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence

KJV usage: :--overshadow.
Etymology: from and a derivative of ;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to overshadow, Mt. 17:5; met. to shed influence upon, Lk. 1:35

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