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G2186

ἐφίστημι

ephístēmi [ef-is'-tay-mee] Verb
Core meaningto approach

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G2186

to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal);

KJV usage: --assault, come (in, to, unto, upon), be at hand (instant), present, stand (before, by, over).
Etymology: from and ;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon

trans. to place upon, over, close by; intrans. to stand by or near, Lk. 2:38; 4:39; to come suddenly upon, Lk. 2:9; 24:4; to come upon, assault, Acts 6:12; 17:5; to come near, approach, Lk. 10:40; to impend, be instant, to be at hand, 1 Thess. 5:3; to be present, Acts 28:2; to be pressing, urgent, earnest, 2 Tim. 4:2

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