G1977: ἐπιῤῥίπτω
epirrhíptō · “to throw on”
Definition
to throw upon (literally or figuratively)
KJV translates it as: cast upon
Extended definition
ἐπι-ρίπτω
(Rec. -ρρίπτω, as in cl.), [in LXX chiefly for שָׁלַךְ hi. ;]
1. to cast at.
2. to cast or place upon: with accusative before ἐπί, with accusative, Luk.19:35; metaphorically, τ. μέριμναν, 1Pe.5:7 (LXX).†
(AS)
(Rec. -ρρίπτω, as in cl.), [in LXX chiefly for שָׁלַךְ hi. ;]
1. to cast at.
2. to cast or place upon: with accusative before ἐπί, with accusative, Luk.19:35; metaphorically, τ. μέριμναν, 1Pe.5:7 (LXX).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1977 is translated
- having cast ×2
Bible verses with G1977 (epirrhíptō)
Epirrhíptō appears in 2 verses.
- Luke 19:35
And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
- 1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.