G4098

πίπτω

piptō

Verb · A reduplicated and contracted form of peto {pet'-o}, (which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses), probably akin to πέτομαι (G4072) through the idea of alighting

Probably akin to G4072 through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively):—fail, fall (down), light on.

Outline

  1. to descend from a higher place to a lower
    1. to fall (either from or upon)
      1. to be thrust down
    2. metaph. to fall under judgment, came under condemnation
  2. to descend from an erect to a prostrate position
    1. to fall down
      1. to be prostrated, fall prostrate
      2. of those overcome by terror or astonishment or grief or under the attack of an evil spirit or of falling dead suddenly
      3. the dismemberment of a corpse by decay
      4. to prostrate one's self
      5. used of suppliants and persons rendering homage or worship to one
      6. to fall out, fall from i.e. shall perish or be lost
      7. to fall down, fall into ruin: of buildings, walls etc.
    2. to be cast down from a state of prosperity
      1. to fall from a state of uprightness
      2. to perish, i.e come to an end, disappear, cease
        1. of virtues
      3. to lose authority, no longer have force
        1. of sayings, precepts, etc.
      4. to be removed from power by death
      5. to fail of participating in, miss a share in

Usages (1/2)

Matthew 24:29

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tribulation of those days The time of Jacob's trouble. sun be darkened and moon shall not give her light: Manyfold: The ash caused by the destruction will block out the sun and moon. Also represents the wisdom of America being destroyed. stars shall fall Represents the ICBM nuclear missiles. powers of the heavens The Edomites.

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Luke 10:18

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Satan Esau, starting with the elites.

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Luke 16:21

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desiring to be fed with the crumbs All Israel gets is the "crumbs" off of Esau's table. dogs came The other nations.

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