Lexicon epeidé: Since, because, when Original Word: ἐπειδή Strong's Exhaustive Concordance after that, because, for, seeing, since. From epei and de; since now, i.e. (of time) when, or (of cause) whereas -- after that, because, for (that, -asmuch as), seeing, since. see GREEK epei see GREEK de HELPS Word-studies 1894 epeidḗ (a conjunction composed of 1909 /epí, "on, fitting"; 1487 /ei, "if", that assumes the premise is factual; and 1211 /dḗ, "indeed") – properly, aptly if indeed, which assumes the preceding is something factual – and emphatically what aptly (predictably) follows. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epei and dé Definition when now, seeing that NASB Translation because (2), since (5), when (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1894: ἐπειδήἐπειδή, conjunction (from ἐπεί and δή), Latincumjam, when now, since now (cf. Winer's Grammar, 434 (404), 448 (417); Ellicott on Philippians 2:26); 1. of time; when now, after that; so once in the N. T.: Luke 7:1 L T Tr text WH text 2. of cause; since, seeing that, forasmuch as: Matthew 21:46 (R G L); Luke 11:6; Acts 13:46; Acts 14:12; Acts 15:24; 1 Corinthians 1:21, 22; 1 Corinthians 14:16; 1 Corinthians 15:21; (2 Corinthians 5:4 Rec.st); Philippians 2:26. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπειδή, similar causal conjunctions in Hebrew include כִּי (ki, Strong's Hebrew 3588), which can also mean "because" or "since," and לָכֵן (laken, Strong's Hebrew 3651), meaning "therefore" or "for this reason." These Hebrew terms serve a similar function in providing reasons or explanations within the Hebrew Bible. Usage: ἐπειδή is employed in the New Testament to introduce a causal clause, providing the reason or basis for a statement or action. It is used to explain why something is the case or to justify a preceding statement. Context: The Greek conjunction ἐπειδή appears in the New Testament as a logical connector that introduces a reason or explanation for a preceding statement. It is often used in contexts where the speaker or writer is providing justification or clarification for an action or belief. This conjunction is found in several passages, illustrating its role in theological and doctrinal discussions. Englishman's Concordance Luke 7:1 ConjGRK: Ἐπειδὴ ἐπλήρωσεν πάντα NAS: When He had completed all INT: And when he had completed all Luke 11:6 Conj Acts 13:46 Conj Acts 14:12 Conj Acts 15:24 Conj 1 Corinthians 1:21 Conj 1 Corinthians 1:22 Conj 1 Corinthians 14:16 Conj 1 Corinthians 15:21 Conj Philippians 2:26 Conj |