The meaning of “ἐφάπαξ”
Understanding ephápax reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(at) once (for all). - upon one occasion (only)
ἐφάπαξ
(at) once (for all). - upon one occasion (only)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 6:10 | “For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.” Word: ἐφάπαξ (ephápax) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:6 | “After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.” Word: ἐφάπαξ (ephápax) | |
| Hebrews 7:27 | “Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.” Word: ἐφάπαξ (ephápax) | |
| Hebrews 9:12 | “Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. ” Word: ἐφάπαξ (ephápax) | |
| Hebrews 10:10 | “By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. ” Word: ἐφάπαξ (ephápax) |