The meaning of “εἶτα”
Understanding eîta reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity after that(-ward), furthermore, then. - a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration),...
εἶτα
of uncertain affinity after that(-ward), furthermore, then. - a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 4:28 | “For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.” Word: εἶτα (eîta) | |
| Luke 8:12 | “Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.” Word: εἶτα (eîta) | |
| John 19:27 | “Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.” Word: εἶτα (eîta) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:7 | “After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.” Word: εἶτα (eîta) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:10 | “And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.” Word: εἶτα (eîta) |