Lexical Definition
ἐπισύστασις episýstasis (ep-ee-soo'-stas-is) insurrection G:N-F
from the middle voice of a compound of ἐπί and συνιστάω
that which cometh upon, + raising up.
- a conspiracy, i.e. concourse (riotous or friendly)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| επισύστασισ | ones conspiring with | LXX.Num.16.40 |
| επισυστάσει | conspiring against | LXX.Num.26.9 |
Abbott-Smith
† ἐπι-σύστασις, -εως, ἡ (< ἐπισυνίστημι) [in LXX: Nu 16:40 (עֵדָה) 26:9 (נָצָה hi.), I Es 5:73 A* ;]
a gathering, a riotous throng: Rec. (for ἐπίστασις, q.v.), Ac 24:12, II Co 11:28.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 16:40 · 26:9 |
| Acts | 24:12 |
| 2 Corinthians | 11:28 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐπισύστασις, ἐπίστασις-στᾰσις, εως, ἡ,
gathering, riotous meeting, τοῡ ὄχλου [NT]; αἱ τῶν κρατούντων τῆς χώρας βαρβάρων ἐ. [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; insurrection, [LXX+4th c.BC+]: with genitive, rising against, τοῦ Κυρίου [Refs]
__2 collection, κακῶν [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__3 variant for{ἐπίστασις}, [NT]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Acts.24.12 ☩ LXX.Num.16.40 ☩ 2Cor.11.28