Strong's Number G4098

Strong's Number:

G4098

Greek:

πίπτω

Transliteration:

pipto

Pronunciation:

pip'-to

Part of Speech:

Verb

Strong's Definition:

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

IPD Definition:

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
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 2b
3. of virtues
  1. to lose authority, no longer have force 2b
4. of sayings, precepts, etc.
  1. to be removed from power by death
  2. to fail of participating in, miss a share in

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