# G1982 ἐπισκιάζω

ἐπισκιάζω (episkiázō), Strong’s G1982: to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence KJV: overshadow. Occurs 7 times.

Source: https://besorah.bible/word/G1982 — Besorah, the whole Bible in Hebrew, Greek and English. Texts and licences: https://besorah.bible/about/credits.html

*episkiázō* — to cast a shade upon, i.e. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence

KJV: overshadow

Built from [ἐπί epí](https://besorah.bible/word/G1909) (meaning superimposition) + [σκιά skiá](https://besorah.bible/word/G4639) ("shade" or a shadow)

Occurs 7 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Matthew 17:5](https://besorah.bible/besorah/matthew/17?v=5) — While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying…
- [Mark 9:7](https://besorah.bible/besorah/mark/9?v=7) — A cloud came, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”
- [Luke 1:35](https://besorah.bible/besorah/luke/1?v=35) — The angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you…
- [Acts 5:15](https://besorah.bible/besorah/acts/5?v=15) — They even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mattresses, so that as Peter came by, at…