Apparently a middle voice of ephistemi (with nous implied); to put the mind upon, i.e. Comprehend, or be acquainted with -- know, understand.
see GREEK ephistemi
see GREEK nous
ἐπίσταμαι (epistamai) − 2 Occurrences
ἐπιστάμενος (epistamenos) − 4 Occurrences
ἐπίστανται (epistantai) − 2 Occurrences
ἐπίστασθε (epistasthe) − 5 Occurrences
ἐπίσταται (epistatai) − 1 Occurrence