ἐπεί
epei
since
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἐπεί (epei) is a conjunction that translates to "since." It serves as a connecting word to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship between two clauses. In the 27 occurrences of ἐπεί in the Bible, it is often used to introduce a reason or a justification for a statement or action. The range of usage for ἐπεί is quite broad, as it can be employed in various contexts, including temporal relationships, causal connections, and even rhetorical purposes. For instance, it can be used to express a temporal sequence, such as "since yesterday" or "since the beginning of time." It can also be used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship, like "since you did this, this happened." The significance of ἐπεί lies in its ability to convey a sense of logical connection between ideas. By using ἐπεί, the author can create a clear and concise narrative that flows smoothly from one idea to the next. This conjunction helps to build a sense of coherence and structure, making the text more understandable and engaging for the reader.
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Occurrences in Scripture
27 total occurrences across the text
Then his lord called him in, and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt, because you begged me.
Matthew 21:46When they sought to seize him, they feared the multitudes, because they considered him to be a prophet.
Matthew 27:6The chief priests took the pieces of silver, and said, “It’s not lawful to put them into the treasury, since it is the price of blood.”
Mark 15:42When evening had now come, because it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,
Luke 1:34Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?”
John 13:29For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus said to him, “Buy what things we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.
John 19:31Therefore the Jews, because it was the Preparation Day, so that the bodies wouldn’t remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a special one), asked of Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
Romans 3:6May it never be! For then how will God judge the world?
Romans 11:6And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.
Romans 11:6And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.
Romans 11:22See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off.
1 Corinthians 5:10yet not at all meaning with the sexual sinners of this world, or with the covetous and extortionists, or with idolaters; for then you would have to leave the world.
1 Corinthians 7:14For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
1 Corinthians 14:12So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.
1 Corinthians 14:16Otherwise if you bless with the spirit, how will he who fills the place of the unlearned say the “Amen” at your giving of thanks, seeing he doesn’t know what you say?
1 Corinthians 15:29Or else what will they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead aren’t raised at all, why then are they baptized for the dead?
2 Corinthians 11:18Seeing that many boast after the flesh, I will also boast.
2 Corinthians 13:3seeing that you seek a proof of Christ who speaks in me; who toward you is not weak, but is powerful in you.
Hebrews 9:26or else he must have suffered often since the foundation of the world. But now once at the end of the ages, he has been revealed to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
Hebrews 2:14Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in the same way partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,
Hebrews 4:6Seeing therefore it remains that some should enter into it, and they to whom the good news was preached before failed to enter in because of disobedience,
Hebrews 5:2The high priest can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, because he himself is also surrounded with weakness.
Hebrews 10:2Or else wouldn’t they have ceased to be offered, because the worshipers, having been once cleansed, would have had no more consciousness of sins?
Hebrews 5:11About him we have many words to say, and hard to interpret, seeing you have become dull of hearing.
Hebrews 6:13For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself,
Hebrews 9:17For a will is in force where there has been death, for it is never in force while he who made it lives.
Hebrews 11:11By faith, even Sarah herself received power to conceive, and she bore a child when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who had promised.