The meaning of “ὄψιος”
Understanding ópsios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
even(-ing, (-tide)). - late - feminine (as noun) afternoon (early eve) or nightfall (later eve)
ὄψιος
even(-ing, (-tide)). - late - feminine (as noun) afternoon (early eve) or nightfall (later eve)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:2 | “He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.” Word: ὄψιος (ópsios) | |
| Mark 11:11 | “And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.” Word: ὄψιος (ópsios) | |
| John 20:19 | “Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.” Word: ὄψιος (ópsios) |