ἔπειτα
epeita (G1899)
then
AI Word Study
The Greek word ἔπειτα (epeita) is a temporal conjunction that communicates the idea of sequence or consequence. Its short definition is "then," suggesting a logical progression of time or events. In biblical usage, ἔπειτα typically indicates a continuation or a result that follows a previous action or event. It can also imply a sense of consequence, marking a turning point or a transition. The 16 occurrences of this word in the Bible demonstrate its versatility in expressing the natural flow of events or actions. The significance of ἔπειτα lies in its ability to provide clarity and structure to narrative and poetic descriptions of time. By emphasizing the sequential nature of events, this temporal conjunction aids the reader in following the story or argument, making complex sequences of events more understandable.
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Then he said to another, ‘How much do you owe?’ He said, ‘A hundred cors of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’
Then after this he said to the disciples, “Let’s go into Judea again.”
God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.
Then he appeared to over five hundred brothers at once, most of whom remain until now, but some have also fallen asleep.
Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles,
But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then those who are Christ’s, at his coming.
However that which is spiritual isn’t first, but that which is natural, then that which is spiritual.
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Peter, and stayed with him fifteen days.
Then I came to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.
Then after a period of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me.
then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. So we will be with the Lord forever.
to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, “king of righteousness”, and then also “king of Salem”, which means “king of peace”,
who doesn’t need, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices daily, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. For he did this once for all, when he offered up himself.
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Whereas you don’t know what your life will be like tomorrow. For what is your life? For you are a vapor that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.