Strong's Lexicon epos: Word, saying, speech Original Word: ἔπος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb "eipon," meaning "to speak" or "to say." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of "epos" is דָּבָר (dabar), which also means word, matter, or thing. It is used extensively in the Old Testament to denote God's word or command. Usage: In the New Testament, "epos" is used to denote a word or saying, often with a focus on the content or message being conveyed. It emphasizes the spoken aspect of communication, highlighting the importance of the message itself. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "epos" was often associated with epic poetry and storytelling, where the spoken word was a primary means of preserving history, culture, and moral teachings. The Greeks placed high value on rhetoric and the power of speech, which is reflected in the use of "epos" in the New Testament to convey significant teachings and divine messages. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originakin to eipon, see also legó Definition a word NASB Translation so* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2031: ἔποςἔπος, ἐπεος (ἐπους), τό, a word: ὡς ἔπος εἰπεῖν (see εἶπον, 1 a., p. 181a), Hebrews 7:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a wordFrom epo; a word -- X say. see GREEK epo Forms and Transliterations επος έπος ἔπος epos éposLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 7:9 N-ANSGRK: καὶ ὡς ἔπος εἰπεῖν δι' KJV: And as I may so say, Levi also, INT: and so a word to speak through |
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