Definition
ἐπι-σκιάζω
[in LXX: Exodus 40:35 (שָׁכַן), Psalm 91:4; 140:7 (סָכַךְ), Proverbs 18:11 * ;]
to throw a shadow upon, overshadow: with dative, Acts 5:15; of a shining (Mt, l.with, and cf. Exodus 40:29, 35, 2Ma.2.8) cloud, with dative, Mark 9:7; with accusative, Matthew 17:5, Luke 9:34; metaphorically (cf. Pss, Pr, ll.with), of the Holy Spirit, Luke 1:35.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Matthew 17:5ἐπεσκίασεν · envelopedWhile Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
- Mark 9:7ἐπισκιάζουσα · [and] envelopedThen a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!”
- Luke 1:35ἐπισκιάσει · will overshadowThe angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
- Luke 9:34ἐπεσκίαζεν · envelopedWhile Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
- Acts 5:15ἐπισκιάσῃ · might fall onAs a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.