Lexicon
ἐπιχέω
epicheō
G2022
G:V Greek

to pour on/over

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epicheo describes pouring oil and wine onto a wounded person's injuries.

The attested use describes applying liquid onto wounds: in Luke 10:34, the participle occurs as the injured man is being treated with oil and wine.

Senses in use

  1. Applying liquids to wounds · dominant

    In Luke 10:34, ἐπιχέων is a present active participle in the action of binding wounds; the APB renders the clause "pouring on olive oil and wine."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 10:34, the APB presents the action as "pouring on olive oil and wine." This wording confirms the clause's action rather than isolating every element of the Greek form.

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