Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἔκπαλαι”
Understanding ékpalai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of a long time, of old. - long ago, for a long while
G1597
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἔκπαλαι
Phoneticeh'-pal-ahee
Transliterationékpalai
Grammar Code
G:ADV
Greek Adverb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of a long time, of old. - long ago, for a long while
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Peter 2:3 | “And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.” Word: ἔκπαλαι (ékpalai) | |
| 2 Peter 3:5 | “For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:” Word: ἔκπαλαι (ékpalai) |