Strong's Lexicon epho: "now," "then," "therefore," "where," "how" Original Word: אֵפוֹ Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to set or place Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "epho," similar adverbial functions can be found in Greek words like "οὖν" (oun, Strong's G3767), which is often translated as "therefore" or "then." Usage: The Hebrew word "epho" is an adverb used to indicate a logical or situational progression in a narrative or dialogue. It often serves to introduce a question or to emphasize a point, functioning similarly to "now" or "then" in English. It can also be used to express a sense of inquiry or to draw attention to a particular situation or conclusion. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, language was often used in a narrative style that relied heavily on context and progression. Words like "epho" helped to guide listeners or readers through a account or argument, providing cues for understanding the flow of thought. This was particularly important in oral traditions, where such markers helped maintain coherence and engagement. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. particle Definition then NASB Translation now (4), so (1), then (8), well then (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֵפוֺ (Job 17:15; 19:6,23; 24:25), elsewhere אֵפוֺא (compare רִבּוֺ and רִבּוֺא ), enclitic particle then (probably from מּוֺ, a particle with a demonstrative force, compare מּוֺ, מֹּה here, with א prefixed. In the Targs. מּוֺן is used somewhat similarly, e.g. Genesis 26:10; Numbers 11:29; Isaiah 1:9; Isaiah 48:18,19), — used 1 in connection with interrogatory pronouns or adverbs (like ἄρα, ποτε tandem): מִי אֵפוֺא Genesis 27:3 who, then, . . . ? Genesis 27:37; וּלְכָה אֵפוֺא מָה אֶעֱשֶׂה and for thee, then, what shall I do, my son ? Exodus 33:16 וּבַמֶּה יִוָּדַע אֵפוֺא and wherein shall it be known, then...? אַיה אֵפוֺא where, then ? Judges 9:38; Isaiah 19:12; Job 17:15; Hosea 13:10 אֱהִי מַלְכְךָ אֵפוֺא Isaiah 22:1 מַהלָּֿח אֵפוֺא what is there to thee, pray. . .? 2 in a command or wish : 2 Kings 10:10 דְּעוּ אֵפוֺא ? know, then; (in apodosis) Proverbs 6:3; Job 19:6,23 מִיּיִֿתֵּן אֵפוֺ וְיִכָּֽתְבוּן מִלָּי֑ would, then, that my words were written ! 3 after אִם Genesis 43:11 אִםכֵּֿן אֵפוֺא זאֹת עֲשׂו if it be so, then, do this, Job 9:24 if not then, who is it ? Job 24:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance here, now, where Or hephowe {ay-fo'}; from poh; strictly a demonstrative particle, here; but used of time, now or then -- here, now, where? see HEBREW poh Forms and Transliterations אֵ֭פוֹ אֵפ֔וֹא אֵפ֗וֹא אֵפ֡וֹא אֵפ֣וֹ אֵפ֣וֹא אֵפ֥וֹא אֵפ֪וֹא ׀ אֵפוֹא֮ אפו אפוא ’ê·p̄ō·w ’ê·p̄ōw ’êp̄ōw eFoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 27:33 HEB: וַיֹּ֡אמֶר מִֽי־ אֵפ֡וֹא ה֣וּא הַצָּֽד־ NAS: Who was he then that hunted KJV: and said, Who? where [is] he that hath taken INT: and said Who then that hunted Genesis 27:37 Genesis 43:11 Exodus 33:16 Judges 9:38 2 Kings 10:10 Job 9:24 Job 17:15 Job 19:6 Job 19:23 Job 24:25 Proverbs 6:3 Isaiah 19:12 Isaiah 22:1 Hosea 13:10 15 Occurrences |
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