Strong's Number 2186

The Linked Word Project

Transliteration:

ephistemi {ef-is'-tay-mee}

Word Origin:

from 1909 and 2476

Part of Speech:

verb

Usage in the KJV:

come upon 6, come 4, stand 3, stand by 3, misc 5

Total: 21

Definition:

to place at, place upon, place over
1. to stand by, be present
2. to stand over one, place one's self above
  1. used esp. of persons coming upon one suddenly
    1. an angel, of the advent of angels
    2. of dreams
  2. of evils coming upon one
3. to be at hand
  1. be ready,
4. of time
  1. to come upon
    1. of rain