The meaning of “ἐπειδή”
Understanding epeidḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
after that, because, for (that, -asmuch as), seeing, since. - since now, i.e. (of time) when, or (of cause) whereas
ἐπειδή
after that, because, for (that, -asmuch as), seeing, since. - since now, i.e. (of time) when, or (of cause) whereas
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:46 | “But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet. ” Word: ἐπειδή (epeidḗ) | |
| Luke 11:6 | “For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?” Word: ἐπειδή (epeidḗ) | |
| Acts 14:12 | “And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.” Word: ἐπειδή (epeidḗ) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:16 | “Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?” Word: ἐπειδή (epeidḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 5:4 | “For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.” Word: ἐπειδή (epeidḗ) |