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εἶτα

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greekNew TestamentAdverb15 occurrences7 books14 verses

Definition

εἶτα

adv.,

denoting sequence;

1. of time; then, next: Mark 8:25, Luke 8:12, John 13:5; 19:27; 20:27, 1 Timothy 3:10, James 1:15; before genitive abs., Mark 4:17; in enumerations, 1 Corinthians 15:5; 15:7; 15:24, 1 Timothy 2:13.

2. In argument;

(a) therefore, then,

(b) furthermore: Hebrews 12:9 (cf. εἶτεν).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as εἶτα:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

15 total
  1. Mark 4:17εἶτα · When
    But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
  2. Mark 4:28εἶτα · then; εἶτα · then
    All by itself the earth produces a crop—first the stalk, then the head, then grain that ripens within.
  3. Mark 8:25Εἶτα · Once again
    Once again Jesus placed His hands on the man’s eyes, and when he opened them his sight was restored, and he could see everything clearly.
  4. Luke 8:12εἶτα · [but]
    The seeds along the path are those who hear, but the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.
  5. John 13:5εἶτα · After that
    After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.
  6. John 19:27εἶτα · Then
    Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.
  7. John 20:27εἶτα · Then
    Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”
  8. 1 Corinthians 15:5εἶτα · [and] then
    …and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve.
  9. 1 Corinthians 15:7εἶτα · then
    Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles.
  10. 1 Corinthians 15:24εἶτα · Then
    Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power.
  11. 1 Timothy 2:13εἶτα · and then
    For Adam was formed first, and then Eve.
  12. 1 Timothy 3:10εἶτα · Then
    Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
  13. Hebrews 12:9εἶτα · Furthermore
    Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?
  14. James 1:15εἶτα · Then
    Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.