ἘΦΙΠΤΑΣΘΕ, ἐφιπτασθε
EPHIPTASTHE, ephiptasthe
Sounds Like: eh-fip-TAH-stheh
Translations: to fly upon, to hover over, to rush upon, to attack
From the root: ἘΦΙΠΤΑΜΑΙ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes the action of flying or hovering over something, often with the implication of a sudden descent or an attack. It can also mean to rush upon or assail someone or something. It is used to describe a swift and often aggressive movement towards a target.
Inflection: Second Person Plural, Present, Middle/Passive, Imperative
Strong’s number: G2180 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Justin Martyr
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 115:5
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