The meaning of “ἑσπέρα”
Understanding hespéra reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of an adjective hesperos (evening); the eve (ὥρα being implied) evening(-tide).
ἑσπέρα
feminine of an adjective hesperos (evening); the eve (ὥρα being implied) evening(-tide).
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 24:29 | “But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.” Word: ἑσπέρα (hespéra) | |
| Acts 4:3 | “And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.” Word: ἑσπέρα (hespéra) | |
| Acts 28:23 | “And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.” Word: ἑσπέρα (hespéra) |