G2021: ἐπιχειρέω
epicheiréō · “to attempt”
Definition
to put the hand upon, i.e. undertake
KJV translates it as: go about, take in hand (upon)
Extended definition
ἐπιχειρέω, -ῶ
(χεῖρ), [in LXX for חָשַׁב, Exo.9:25; גָּמַל, 2Ch.20:11, al. ;]
1. to pat one's hand to.
2. to take in hand, attempt: with inf., Luk.1:1, Act.9:29 19:13.†
(AS)
(χεῖρ), [in LXX for חָשַׁב, Exo.9:25; גָּמַל, 2Ch.20:11, al. ;]
1. to pat one's hand to.
2. to take in hand, attempt: with inf., Luk.1:1, Act.9:29 19:13.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2021 is translated
- undertook ×1
- they were seeking ×1
- attempted ×1
Bible verses with G2021 (epicheiréō)
Epicheiréō appears in 3 verses.
- Luke 1:1
Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,
- Acts 9:29
And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.
- Acts 19:13
Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.