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Strong's G1999 ἐπισύστασις (episystasis)

Episystasis means “that which cometh upon” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1999 — hamullah (“speech”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1999
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 4

Strong's G1999 Quick Answer

Strong's G1999 ἐπισύστασις (episustasis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. episustasis (ep-ee-soo'-stas-is) n. 1. a conspiracy, i.e. concourse (riotous or friendly) [from the middle voice of a compound of G1909 and G4921] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include which. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
episustasis (ep-ee-soo'-stas-is) n. 1. a conspiracy, i.e. concourse (riotous or friendly) [from the middle voice of a compound of G1909 and G4921]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
which

Meaning and Definition

episustasis (ep-ee-soo'-stas-is) n. 1. a conspiracy, i.e. concourse (riotous or friendly) [from the middle voice of a compound of G1909 and G4921] KJV: that which cometh upon, + raising up Root(s): G1909, G4921

Original Word
ἐπισύστασις
Transliteration
episustasis
Derivation
Root: συνιστάω R1: 1909 R2: 4921
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1999. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

insurrection

Usage: ἐπι-σύστασις, -εως, ἡ (ἐπισυνίστημι) [in LXX: Num.16:40 (עֵדָה) Num.26:9 (נָצָה hi.), I Est.5:73 A* ;] a gathering, a riotous throng: Rec. (for ἐπίστασις, which see), Act.24:12, 2Co.11:28.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1999 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render episustasis, 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 G1999 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 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 G1999 (ἐπισύστασις) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1999 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 G1999 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 24:12 KJV

And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:

2 Corinthians 11:28 KJV

Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.

Strong's G1999 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Numbers 17:5 Septuagint / Brenton

a memorial to the children of Israel that no stranger might draw nigh, who is not of the seed of Aaron, to offer incense before the Lord; so he shall not be as Korah and as they that conspired with him, as the Lord spoke to him by the hand of Moses.

Numbers 26:9 Septuagint / Brenton

and the sons of Eliab, Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram: these are renowned men of the congregation; these are they that rose up against Moses and Aaron in the gathering of Korah, in the rebellion against the Lord.

Strong's G1999 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 5:70 Septuagint / Brenton

Then Zerubbabel and Jeshua and the chief of the families of Israel said unto them, It is not for us and you to build together a house unto the Lord our God.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1999.

Numbers 17:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
a memorial to the children of Israel that no stranger might draw nigh, who is not of the seed of Aaron, to offer incense before the Lord; so he shall not be as Korah and as they that conspired with him, as the Lord spoke to him by the hand of Moses.
Numbers 26:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and the sons of Eliab, Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram: these are renowned men of the congregation; these are they that rose up against Moses and Aaron in the gathering of Korah, in the rebellion against the Lord.
Acts 24:12 New Testament, KJV
And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:
2 Corinthians 11:28 New Testament, KJV
Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.
1 Esdras 5:70 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then Zerubbabel and Jeshua and the chief of the families of Israel said unto them, It is not for us and you to build together a house unto the Lord our God.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1999, grouped by book.

Numbers 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1999 FAQ

What does episystasis (ἐπισύστασις) mean?

Episystasis (Strong's G1999) is a Greek word most simply glossed "that which cometh upon". episustasis (ep-ee-soo'-stas-is) n. 1. a conspiracy, i.e. concourse (riotous or friendly) [from the middle voice of a compound of G1909 and G4921]

How many times is episystasis (ἐπισύστασις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G1999 across 4 books.

Where can I study episystasis (ἐπισύστασις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1999 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate episystasis (ἐπισύστασις)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as which. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1999 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1999, with linked reader references where each row is available.