Strong's Lexicon epiporeuomai: To journey over, to travel upon Original Word: ἐπιπορεύομαι Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and the verb πορεύομαι (poreuomai, meaning "to go" or "to journey"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπιπορεύομαι, the concept of journeying is captured in several Hebrew words, such as יָצָא (yatsa, meaning "to go out" or "to depart") and הָלַךְ (halak, meaning "to walk" or "to go"). Usage: The verb ἐπιπορεύομαι is used to describe the act of traveling or journeying over a particular area or region. It conveys the sense of moving with purpose or direction, often implying a journey that is significant or noteworthy. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, travel was a significant undertaking, often fraught with challenges and dangers. Journeys were typically made on foot or by animal, and they required careful planning and provision. The act of traveling, especially over long distances, was often associated with trade, pilgrimage, or military campaigns. In the context of the New Testament, travel was also a means by which the early Christians spread the Gospel message. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and poreuomai Definition to travel NASB Translation journeying (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1975: ἐπιπορεύομαιἐπιπορεύομαι; to go or journey to: πρός τινα, Luke 8:4; (followed by ἐπί with the accusative Epistle Jer. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance journey toFrom epi and poreuomai; to journey further, i.e. Travel on (reach) -- come. see GREEK epi see GREEK poreuomai Forms and Transliterations επιπορευόμενη επιπορευομένους επιπορευομενων επιπορευομένων ἐπιπορευομένων επιρραντισθή epiporeuomenon epiporeuomenōn epiporeuoménon epiporeuoménōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |