ἐπέκειτο

Lemma: ἐπίκειμαι

verb (deponent) verb (deponent)
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Definition

Lie upon or rest on (often of something placed on top of another); press upon, weigh on. In the middle, be set upon, apply oneself to, or be intent on (a task); of troubles or obligations, be imposed on or be incumbent upon.

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Grammatical Analysis

"ἐπέκειτο"

Verb type: standard (-ω) verb (not -μι)

Tense: imperfect

Voice: middle/passive

Mood: indicative

Person: 3rd

Number: singular

Notes: Form = ἐπ-έ-κει-το: augment ἐ- + preverb ἐπ(ί)-; imperfect of κεῖμαι (intransitive; often translated 'lay/was situated/was placed upon') with 3sg middle/passive ending -το.

Related Forms of ἐπίκειμαι

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