Assault

lit., "to stand over" (epi, "over," histemi, "to stand"), signifies "to assault;" said in Act 17:5, of those who attacked the house of Jason. For its usual meanings see COME (in, to, upon), HAND (at), INSTANT, PRESENT, STAND.

rendered "assault" in Act 14:5, AV; RV, "onset," corresponds to hormao, "to rush." See IMPULSE, ONSET.