Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to arise/spring up
Usage: ἐπι-γίνομαι (see: γίνομαι) [in LXX: Ep. Jer.47:1-7, 3Ma.2:6 * ;] to arrive, arise, come on: Act.28:13.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1920
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
4
Strong's G1920 Quick Answer
Strong's G1920 ἐπιγίνομαι (epiginomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epiginomai (ep-ig-in'-om-ai) v. 1. to arrive upon, i.e. spring up (as a wind) [from G1909 and G1096] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include wind. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- epiginomai (ep-ig-in'-om-ai) v. 1. to arrive upon, i.e. spring up (as a wind) [from G1909 and G1096]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- wind
Meaning and Definition
epiginomai (ep-ig-in'-om-ai) v. 1. to arrive upon, i.e. spring up (as a wind) [from G1909 and G1096] KJV: blow Root(s): G1909, G1096
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1920. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1920 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epiginomai, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
wind
Acts 28:13
How Strong's G1920 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1920 (ἐπιγίνομαι) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Maccabees 2:5 — ἐπιγινομένοις
- Letter of Jeremiah 1:47 — ἐπιγινομένοις
- Genesis 4:4 — στεάτων
Strong's G1920 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1920 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:
Strong's G1920 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And Abel also brought of the firstborn of his sheep and of his fatlings, and God looked upon Abel and his gifts,
Strong's G1920 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
It was thou who didst make the Sodomites, those workers of exceeding iniquity, men notorious for their vices, an example to after generations, when thou didst consume them with fire and brimstone.
For they left lies and reproaches to them that come after.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1920.
And Abel also brought of the firstborn of his sheep and of his fatlings, and God looked upon Abel and his gifts,
And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:
It was thou who didst make the Sodomites, those workers of exceeding iniquity, men notorious for their vices, an example to after generations, when thou didst consume them with fire and brimstone.
For they left lies and reproaches to them that come after.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1920, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Letter of Jeremiah 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1920 FAQ
What does epiginomai (ἐπιγίνομαι) mean?
Epiginomai (Strong's G1920) is a Greek word most simply glossed "blow". epiginomai (ep-ig-in'-om-ai) v. 1. to arrive upon, i.e. spring up (as a wind) [from G1909 and G1096]
How many times is epiginomai (ἐπιγίνομαι) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1920 across 4 books.
Where can I study epiginomai (ἐπιγίνομαι) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1920 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate epiginomai (ἐπιγίνομαι)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as wind. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1920 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1920, with linked reader references where each row is available.