Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to attempt
Usage: ἐπιχειρέω, -ῶ (χεῖρ), [in LXX for חָשַׁב, Exo.9:25; גָּמַל, 2Ch.20:11, al. ;] __1. to pat one's hand to. __2. to take in hand, attempt: with inf., Luk.1:1, Act.9:29 19:13.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2021
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
14
Books
9
Strong's G2021 Quick Answer
Strong's G2021 ἐπιχειρέω (epicheireo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epicheireo (ep-ee-khei-reh'-o) v. 1. to put the hand upon, i.e. undertake [from G1909 and G5495] It has 14 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include hand, went, and upon. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- epicheireo (ep-ee-khei-reh'-o) v. 1. to put the hand upon, i.e. undertake [from G1909 and G5495]
- Usage
- 14 linked usages
- Books
- 9 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- hand, went, and upon
Meaning and Definition
epicheireo (ep-ee-khei-reh'-o) v. 1. to put the hand upon, i.e. undertake [from G1909 and G5495] KJV: go about, take in hand (upon) Root(s): G1909, G5495
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2021. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2021 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epicheireo, 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 G2021 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 8 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 G2021 (ἐπιχειρέω) appears 11 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Esdras 1:26 — ἐπιχειρεῖ
- 2 Chronicles 20:11 — ἐπιχειροῦσιν
- 2 Maccabees 2:29 — ἐπιχειροῦντι
- 2 Maccabees 7:19 — ἐπιχειρήσας
- 2 Maccabees 9:2 — ἐπεχείρησεν
Strong's G2021 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 G2021 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,
And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.
Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.
Strong's G2021 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
yet now, behold, they make attempts against us, to come forth to cast us out from our inheritance which thou gavest us.
Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?
also how he went in to the king, telling him to hang Mordecai: but all the calamities he tried to bring upon the Jews came upon himself, and he was hanged, and his children.
Strong's G2021 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
8 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, O king of Judea?
For as the master builder of a new house must care for the whole building: but he that undertaketh to set it out, and paint it, must seek out fit things for the adorning thereof: even so I think it is with us.
But think not thou, that takest in hand to strive against God, that thou shall escape unpunished.
Usage Excerpts
First 14 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2021.
yet now, behold, they make attempts against us, to come forth to cast us out from our inheritance which thou gavest us.
Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?
also how he went in to the king, telling him to hang Mordecai: but all the calamities he tried to bring upon the Jews came upon himself, and he was hanged, and his children.
Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,
And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.
Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.
But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, O king of Judea?
For as the master builder of a new house must care for the whole building: but he that undertaketh to set it out, and paint it, must seek out fit things for the adorning thereof: even so I think it is with us.
But think not thou, that takest in hand to strive against God, that thou shall escape unpunished.
For he had entered the city called Persepolis, and went about to rob the temple, and to hold the city; whereupon the multitude running to defend themselves with their weapons put them to flight; and so it happened, that Antiochus being put to flight of the inhabitants returned with shame.
and therewithal the Idumeans, having gotten into their hands the most commodious holds, kept the Jews occupied, and receiving those that were banished from Jerusalem, they went about to nourish war.
Ye have governed badly; and have exceeded tyrants in cruelty; and me your benefactor ye have labored to deprive at once of my dominion and my life, by secretly devising measures injurious to the kingdom.
They brought them fettered in grievous chains as slaves, nay, as traitors. Without inquiry or examination they endeavored to annihilate them. They buckled themselves with a savage cruelty, worse than Scythian custom.
How, then, is it, perhaps some may say, that reasoning, if it rule the affections, is not also master of forgetfulness and ignorance? They attempt a ridiculous argument.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2021, grouped by book.
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezra 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Esther 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2021 FAQ
What does epicheireo (ἐπιχειρέω) mean?
Epicheireo (Strong's G2021) is a Greek word most simply glossed "go about". epicheireo (ep-ee-khei-reh'-o) v. 1. to put the hand upon, i.e. undertake [from G1909 and G5495]
How many times is epicheireo (ἐπιχειρέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 14 linked usages for Strong's G2021 across 9 books.
Where can I study epicheireo (ἐπιχειρέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2021 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate epicheireo (ἐπιχειρέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as hand, went, and upon. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2021 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 8 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2021, with linked reader references where each row is available.