The meaning of “ἐπαύριον”
Understanding epaúrion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
day following, morrow, next day (after). - occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. (ἡμέρα being implied) to-morrow
ἐπαύριον
day following, morrow, next day (after). - occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. (ἡμέρα being implied) to-morrow
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:62 | “Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,” Word: ἐπαύριον (epaúrion) | |
| Mark 11:12 | “And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:” Word: ἐπαύριον (epaúrion) | |
| John 1:43 | “The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.” Word: ἐπαύριον (epaúrion) | |
| Acts 21:8 | “And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Cesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.” Word: ἐπαύριον (epaúrion) |