ἐπειδή
epeidē
since
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἐπειδή (epeidē) translates to "since." It is used 10 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in conveying temporal relationships between events. In its usage, ἐπειδή often introduces a reason or explanation for a particular action or situation. It serves as a connecting word, bridging the past and present, to highlight the connection between two events. This connection can be causal, temporal, or circumstantial, depending on the context. The significance of ἐπειδή lies in its ability to provide clarity and cohesion to the narrative, allowing the reader to understand the underlying reasons and motivations behind the events described. By using ἐπειδή, the author of the text emphasizes the importance of the preceding event or situation, drawing attention to its relevance and impact on the current situation.
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Occurrences in Scripture
10 total occurrences across the text
After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
Luke 11:6for a friend of mine has come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him,’
Acts 13:46Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, and said, “It was necessary that God’s word should be spoken to you first. Since indeed you thrust it from yourselves, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.
Acts 14:12They called Barnabas “Jupiter”, and Paul “Mercury”, because he was the chief speaker.
Acts 15:24Because we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying, ‘You must be circumcised and keep the law,’ to whom we gave no commandment;
1 Corinthians 1:21For seeing that in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom didn’t know God, it was God’s good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save those who believe.
1 Corinthians 1:22For Jews ask for signs, Greeks seek after wisdom,
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 15:21For since death came by man, the resurrection of the dead also came by man.
Philippians 2:26since he longed for you all, and was very troubled because you had heard that he was sick.