Lexical Summary loipou: Remaining, rest, other, finally Original Word: λοιποῦ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance remaining timeGenitive case singular of the same as loipoy; remaining time -- from henceforth. see GREEK loipoy NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origingen. sing. of loipos, q.v. Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Greek 3064 marks a decisive transition in discourse, signaling what remains to be said “from now on” or “for the rest.” Though it occurs only twice in the New Testament, its placement at critical junctures in two Pauline epistles gives it enduring theological and pastoral weight. Occurrences in the New Testament 1. Galatians 6:17 – “From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.” Contextual Function In both letters, the word introduces Paul’s climactic charge. After rigorous argumentation—defending justification by faith in Galatians and unveiling the Church’s cosmic calling in Ephesians—Paul pivots to what must stand unchallenged going forward. The term thus serves as an inspired signal that every preceding doctrine urges an immediate and permanent response. Theological Significance Galatians 6:17 lifts the cross above all competing claims. Paul’s “marks of Jesus” authenticate his apostleship and refute legalistic agitators. The adverb “from now on” underscores that the cross settles the issue once for all; neither circumcision nor any other external badge may intrude. Ephesians 6:10 launches the well-known armor passage. Here, “finally” announces that spiritual warfare is not an appendix but the necessary outworking of the letter’s lofty theology (Ephesians 1:3–3:21) and practical unity (Ephesians 4:1–6:9). The Church, blessed “with every spiritual blessing,” must henceforth stand strong in the Lord’s might. Historical Perspective Early Church commentators such as Chrysostom heard in this word an apostolic drumbeat: the age of Messiah has dawned, leaving no room for regression. The Reformers likewise read Galatians 6:17 as a boundary stone against works-righteousness, while Puritan expositors cited Ephesians 6:10 to frame the believer’s lifelong campaign against sin and Satan. Ministry Application • Preaching: Use the term’s transitional force to press congregations toward decisive commitment—whether to gospel purity (Galatians) or to steadfast warfare (Ephesians). Related Biblical Motifs • The “now” of eschatological fulfillment (Romans 8:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17). Summary Strong’s Greek 3064 may appear only twice, yet its strategic usage crystallizes the apostolic message: once doctrine is established, the only proper stance is unwavering allegiance to Christ and His strength—henceforth and forever. Forms and Transliterations λοιπου λοιποῦ loipou loipoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Galatians 6:17 Adj-GNSGRK: Τοῦ λοιποῦ κόπους μοι KJV: From henceforth let no man INT: the henceforth troubles to me Ephesians 6:10 Adj-GNS |
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