Refiner Word Study epistasis (G1987)
G1987  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἐπίστασις
epistasis
14 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"pr. care of, attention to, 2 Cor. 11:28"

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Definition and meaning

What does epistasis mean in Greek?

14
Occurrences in Scripture
G1987
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

pr. care of, attention to, 2 Cor. 11:28

In the original Greek the word is written: ἐπίστασις

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

The Gospel of Mark moves urgently — the word "immediately" appears over 40 times. It was written for a Roman audience familiar with power and action. Jesus is portrayed as a man who acts, heals, and commands authority that the Roman world had never seen from a Jewish teacher.

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

Top 10 Bible verses with epistasis

These are the most notable occurrences of epistasis (G1987) across the King James Bible.

Mark 14:68

But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.

Acts 10:28

And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Acts 15:7

And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

Acts 18:25

This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

Acts 19:15

And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

Acts 19:25

Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.

Acts 20:18

And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,

Acts 22:19

And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:

Acts 24:10

Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:

Acts 26:26

For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about epistasis

What does epistasis mean in Greek?

Strong's G1987 (epistasis) is a Greek word that means: pr. care of, attention to, 2 Cor. 11:28 It appears 14 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does epistasis appear in the Bible?

The word epistasis (G1987) appears 14 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1987?

Strong's G1987 is epistasis, a Greek word defined as: pr. care of, attention to, 2 Cor. 11:28. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is epistasis in the Old Testament or New Testament?

epistasis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.