The meaning of “ὕστερον”
Understanding hýsteron reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of ὕστερος as adverb afterward, (at the) last (of all). - more lately, i.e. eventually
ὕστερον
neuter of ὕστερος as adverb afterward, (at the) last (of all). - more lately, i.e. eventually
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:37 | “But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.” Word: ὕστερον (hýsteron) | |
| Mark 16:14 | “Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.” Word: ὕστερον (hýsteron) | |
| Luke 20:32 | “Last of all the woman died also.” Word: ὕστερον (hýsteron) | |
| John 13:36 | “Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.” Word: ὕστερον (hýsteron) | |
| Hebrews 12:11 | “Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.” Word: ὕστερον (hýsteron) |