The meaning of “ἕως”
Understanding héōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-)til(-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while(-s). - a c...
ἕως
of uncertain affinity even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-)til(-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while(-s). - a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:30 | “And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.” Word: ἕως (héōs) | |
| John 10:24 | “Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.” Word: ἕως (héōs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 8:7 | “Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.” Word: ἕως (héōs) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:13 | “Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.” Word: ἕως (héōs) | |
| 2 Peter 1:19 | “We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:” Word: ἕως (héōs) |