Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to inflict
Usage: ἐπι-φέρω [in LXX chiefly for שָׁלַח ;] __1. to bring upon or against: κρίσιν, Ju 9. __2. to impose, inflict: Rom.3:5.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2018
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
21
Books
13
Strong's G2018 Quick Answer
Strong's G2018 ἐπιφέρω (epiphero) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epiphero (ep-ee-fer'-o) v. 1. to bring upon, to inflict 2. (personally or judicially) to bring judgement or vengence It has 21 linked Bible usages across 13 books. Visible English usage signals include against, add, and bring. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- epiphero (ep-ee-fer'-o) v. 1. to bring upon, to inflict 2. (personally or judicially) to bring judgement or vengence
- Usage
- 21 linked usages
- Books
- 13 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- against, add, and bring
Meaning and Definition
epiphero (ep-ee-fer'-o) v. 1. to bring upon, to inflict 2. (personally or judicially) to bring judgement or vengence [from G1909 and G5342] KJV: add, bring (against), take Root(s): G1909, G5342
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2018. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2018 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epiphero, 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 G2018 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 14 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 G2018 (ἐπιφέρω) appears 16 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Kingdoms 22:17 — ἐπενεγκεῖν
- 1 Kingdoms 24:7 — ἐπενέγκαι
- 1 Kingdoms 24:11 — ἐποίσω
- 1 Kingdoms 26:9 — ἐποίσει
- 1 Kingdoms 26:11 — ἐπενεγκεῖν
Strong's G2018 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 G2018 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed:
But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)
Strong's G2018 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
14 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
But the earth was unsightly and unfurnished, and darkness was over the deep, and the Spirit of God moved over the water.
And the water prevailed and abounded exceedingly upon the earth, and the ark was borne upon the water.
And Reuben said to them, Shed not blood; cast him into one of these pits in the wilderness, but do not lay your hand upon him; that he might rescue him out of their hands, and restore him to his father.
Strong's G2018 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And there was none that gave her an ill word; for she feared God greatly.
At which time Dositheus, one of Bacenor’s company, who was on horseback, and a strong man, was still upon Gorgias, and taking hold of his coat drew him by force; and when he would have taken that cursed man alive, a horseman of Thrace coming upon him smote off his shoulder, so that Gorgias fled unto Marisa.
Usage Excerpts
First 21 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2018.
But the earth was unsightly and unfurnished, and darkness was over the deep, and the Spirit of God moved over the water.
And the water prevailed and abounded exceedingly upon the earth, and the ark was borne upon the water.
And Reuben said to them, Shed not blood; cast him into one of these pits in the wilderness, but do not lay your hand upon him; that he might rescue him out of their hands, and restore him to his father.
And the king said to the footmen that attended on him, Draw nigh and slay the priests of the Lord, because their hand is with David, and because they knew that he fled, and they did not inform me. But the servants of the king would not lift their hands to fall upon the priests of the Lord.
And David said to his men, The Lord forbid it me, that I should do this thing to my lord the anointed of the Lord, to lift my hand against him; for he is the anointed of the Lord.
Behold, thine eyes have seen this day how that the Lord has delivered thee this day into my hands in the cave; and I would not slay thee, but spared thee, and said, I will not lift up my hand against my lord, for he is the Lord’s anointed.
And David said to Abishai, Do not lay him low, for who shall lift up his hand against the anointed of the Lord, and be guiltless?
The Lord forbid it me that I should lift up my hand against the anointed of the Lord: and now take, I pray thee, the spear from his bolster, and the pitcher of water, and let us return home.
And the Lord shall recompense each according to his righteousness and his truth, since the Lord delivered thee this day into my hands, and I would not lift my hand against the Lord’s anointed.
And David said to him, How was it thou wast not afraid to lift thy hand to destroy the anointed of the Lord?
And the king said to Esther, If I have given and freely granted thee all that was Haman’s, and hanged him on a gallows, because he laid his hands upon the Jews, what dost thou yet further seek?
What has thy heart dared? Or what have thine eyes aimed at,
For, behold, I bring my hand upon them, and they shall be a spoil to them that serve them: and ye shall know that the Lord Almighty has sent me.
So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed:
But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
And there was none that gave her an ill word; for she feared God greatly.
At which time Dositheus, one of Bacenor’s company, who was on horseback, and a strong man, was still upon Gorgias, and taking hold of his coat drew him by force; and when he would have taken that cursed man alive, a horseman of Thrace coming upon him smote off his shoulder, so that Gorgias fled unto Marisa.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2018, grouped by book.
Genesis 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 6 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Esther 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Jude 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2018 FAQ
What does epiphero (ἐπιφέρω) mean?
Epiphero (Strong's G2018) is a Greek word most simply glossed "add". epiphero (ep-ee-fer'-o) v. 1. to bring upon, to inflict 2. (personally or judicially) to bring judgement or vengence
How many times is epiphero (ἐπιφέρω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 21 linked usages for Strong's G2018 across 13 books.
Where can I study epiphero (ἐπιφέρω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2018 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate epiphero (ἐπιφέρω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as against, add, and bring. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2018 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 14 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2018, with linked reader references where each row is available.