Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to write on
Usage: ἐπι-γράφω [in LXX for כָּתַב, Num.17:2; fig., Jer.31:33, al. ;] to write upon, inscribe: Mrk.15:26, Act.17:23, Rev.21:12; figuratively, Heb.8:10 (LXX) Heb.10:16.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1924
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
9
Books
7
Strong's G1924 Quick Answer
Strong's G1924 ἐπιγράφω (epigrapho) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epigrapho (ep-ee-graf'-o) v. 1. to inscribe (physically or mentally) [from G1909 and G1125] It has 9 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include write, over, inscription, and thereon. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- epigrapho (ep-ee-graf'-o) v. 1. to inscribe (physically or mentally) [from G1909 and G1125]
- Usage
- 9 linked usages
- Books
- 7 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- write, over, inscription, and thereon
Meaning and Definition
epigrapho (ep-ee-graf'-o) v. 1. to inscribe (physically or mentally) [from G1909 and G1125] KJV: inscription, write in (over, thereon) Root(s): G1909, G1125
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1924. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1924 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epigrapho, 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.
How Strong's G1924 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 5 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.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1924 (ἐπιγράφω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Isaiah 44:5 — ἐπιγράψει
- Numbers 17:17 — ἐπίγραψον
- Numbers 17:18 — ἐπίγραψον
- Proverbs 7:3 — ἐπίγραψον
Strong's G1924 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 G1924 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:
Strong's G1924 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Speak to the children of Israel, and take rods of them, according to the houses of their families, a rod from all their princes, according to the houses of their families, twelve rods, and write the name of each on his rod.
And write the name of Aaron on the rod of Levi; for it is one rod for each: they shall give them according to the tribe of the house of their families.
And write them on the table of thy heart.
Usage Excerpts
First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1924.
Speak to the children of Israel, and take rods of them, according to the houses of their families, a rod from all their princes, according to the houses of their families, twelve rods, and write the name of each on his rod.
And write the name of Aaron on the rod of Levi; for it is one rod for each: they shall give them according to the tribe of the house of their families.
And write them on the table of thy heart.
One shall say, I am God’s; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall write with his hand, I am God’s, and shall call himself by the name of Israel.
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:
This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1924, grouped by book.
Numbers 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1924 FAQ
What does epigrapho (ἐπιγράφω) mean?
Epigrapho (Strong's G1924) is a Greek word most simply glossed "inscription". epigrapho (ep-ee-graf'-o) v. 1. to inscribe (physically or mentally) [from G1909 and G1125]
How many times is epigrapho (ἐπιγράφω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G1924 across 7 books.
Where can I study epigrapho (ἐπιγράφω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1924 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate epigrapho (ἐπιγράφω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as write, over, inscription, and thereon. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1924 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1924, with linked reader references where each row is available.