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Notes: It is possible that κατεφίσταμαι is somewhat stronger in meaning than ἐφίσταμαι[d], but it is impossible to be certain of such a distinction on the basis of NT contexts.

Form 1

Part of speech: verb

Constructions: κατεφίστημι; κατά; ἐπί; ἵστημι

Sense 1: to attack, to assault

Semantic entry: 39.47

Semantic domains: Hostility, Strife

Subdomains: Attack

Definition: to use sudden physical force against someone as the outgrowth of a hostile attitude{N:001}

Notes: In a number of languages the equivalent of ‘to attack’ is simply ‘to start fighting against.’ In some languages, however, the equivalent is ‘to jump on’ or ‘to grab to do harm to.’

Forms: κατεφίσταμαι (and 2nd aorist active)

ACT 18:12: RV ACT 18:12 · LV ACT 18:12 · Read together ACT 18:12

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OET-RV ACT 18:12

12 Then at the time when Gallion was the proconsul of Akaia, the Yehudim united against Paulos and brought a case to the tribunal against him

OET-LV ACT 18:12

12 But Galliōn being proconsul of_ the _Aⱪaia, the Youdaiōns stood _against with _one _accord the against _Paulos, and they _led him to the tribunal

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

κατεφίστημι

Form 1

Sense 1: to attack, to assault