to write on

Greek Verb

ἐπι-γράφω [in LXX for כָּתַב, Num.17:2; fig, Jer.31:33, al;] to write upon, inscribe: Mrk.15:26, Act.17:23, Rev.21:12; figuratively, Heb.8:10 (LXX) Heb.10:16. (AS)

to write on

Greek Verb

ἐπιγρᾰφ-ω, mark the surface, graze, [Refs 8th c.BC+] having put a mark on the lot, [Refs 8th c.BC+]. trifle with dishes, [Refs 8th c.BC+] the word has not the sense of writing. II). write upon, inscribe, [Refs 5th c.BC+]: absolutely, [Refs]; especially write or place an epitaph on a tomb, [Refs]middle, have inscribed, ἐπεγράφου [Refs 6th c.BC+]:—passive, of the inscription, to be inscribed upon, ἐπιγέγραπταί [Refs 5th c.BC+]; [ἐπίγραμμα] ὃ Μίδᾳ φασὶν ἐπιγεγράφθαι over or on the tomb of Midas, [Refs 5th c.BC+] addressed, of a letter, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; also, to have something inscribed upon one, ἐπεγράφοντο ῥόπαλα, ὡς Θηβαῖοι ὄντες used to bear clubs upon their shields, [Refs 5th c.BC+] having the articles inscribed upon it, [Refs 1st c.BC+] II.2). entitle, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; αἱ -όμεναι [Refs 2nd c.BC+] II.3). sign, append a signature to, [Refs 3rd c.BC+] sign Antonius' name, [Refs 2nd c.AD+] inscribed poems signed by himself, [Refs 5th c.BC+] II.4). write subsequently, [Refs 1st c.AD+]. II.5). write over an erasure, [Refs 2nd c.AD+] III). frequently as law-term: [Refs]. set down the penalty or damages in the title of an indictment (compare [Refs 5th c.BC+] the damages claimed, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τιμημάτων -μένων [Refs 6th c.BC+]:—middle, Legal cited in [Refs 4th c.BC+] III.b). of a lawgiver, assign a punishment, [Refs 4th c.BC+]:— passive, [Refs 4th c.BC+] III.c). make note of, enter, τὴν πρόφασιν, in inflicting a fine, [Refs 4th c.BC+] III.2). register the citizens' names and property, with a view to taxes, lay a public burden upon one (compare [Refs 6th c.BC+] visit with penalties, [Refs 1st c.BC+] III.2.b). assess, [Refs]:—passive, [Refs 5th c.BC+]. III.3). generally, register or enter in a public list, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ἐ. τινὰ εἰς τοὺς πράκτορας register his name among the πράκτορες, Decrees cited in [Refs 5th c.BC+] —middle, ἐπεγράψαντο πολίτας enrolled fresh citizens, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; πῶς οἷόν τε τῷ ἀνδρὶ δύο πατέρας -ψασθα; [Refs 4th c.BC+] III.4). middle, ἐπιγράφεσθαι μάρτυρας cause to be endorsed on a deposition as witnesses, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; but ἐπιγράφεσθαι τίμημα τῷ κλήρῳ set one's valuation on the property, [Refs 4th c.BC+] III.5). προστάτην ἐπιγράψασθαι choose a patron, and enter his name as such in the public register (as μέτοικοι at Athens were obliged to do), [Refs 5th c.BC+]; οἱ τὸν Πλάτωνα ἐπιγραφόμενοι, i.e. the Platonists, [Refs 2nd c.AD+] —passive, [Refs 4th c.BC+] III.5.b). metaphorically, Ὅμηρον ἐπιγράφεσθαι attribute one's fluency to Homer, [Refs 2nd c.AD+] claim the authority of greater antiquity, [Refs] IV). ἐπιγράψαι ἐαυτὸν ἐπί τι claim credit for, [Refs 4th c.BC+] claim as his own, [Refs 1st c.AD+] —so middle and passive, τοιούτων ῥητόρων ἐπὶ τὰς τοῦ δήμου γνώμας ἐπιγραφομένων inscribing their names on, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; τὸν [Refs 3rd c.BC+]; οἱ ἐπιγεγραμμένοι ἢ φυλάττοντες the parties whose names were endorsed upon the συνθῆκαι as securities, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ἡμεῖς δ᾽ ἐσμὲν ἐπιγεγραμμένοι we are merely the endorsers, [Refs 4th c.BC+] V). ascribe to, [Refs 2nd c.AD+] —middle, [Refs 1st c.AD+] V.2). claim credit for, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; assume, προσωνυμίαν Plu [Refs]:—passive, of books, to be ascribed, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]. V.3). predicate of, [Refs 2nd c.AD+].

Greek

Verb

to inscribe (physically or mentally); inscription, write in (over, thereon); from g1909 (ἐπί) and g1125 (γράφω)