"to throw upon, cast upon, Lk. 19:35; 1 Pet. 5:7*"
Definition and meaning
to throw upon, cast upon, Lk. 19:35; 1 Pet. 5:7*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐπιρίπτω
Historical context
Luke wrote as a historian addressing a Greek audience. He carefully interviewed eyewitnesses and arranged events in order. The social and economic realities he describes — Roman taxation, Jewish religious hierarchy, the marginalization of women and the poor — are consistent with first-century Judea under Roman administration.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of epiripto (G1977) across the King James Bible.
And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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Common questions
Strong's G1977 (epiripto) is a Greek word that means: to throw upon, cast upon, Lk. 19:35; 1 Pet. 5:7* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word epiripto (G1977) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1977 is epiripto, a Greek word defined as: to throw upon, cast upon, Lk. 19:35; 1 Pet. 5:7*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
epiripto is a Greek word found in the New Testament.