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ἐπεί

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greekNew TestamentConjunction26 occurrences8 books26 verses

Definition

ἐπεί

conj. (ἐπί, εἰ),

when, since;

1. of time, when, after: Luke 7:1 (Rec., WH, mg.).

2. Of cause, since, because: Matthew 18:32; 21:46; 27:6, Mark 15:42, Luke 1:34, John 13:29; 19:31, Acts 13:46 (Rec., WH, mg.), 1 Corinthians 14:12, 2 Corinthians 11:18; 13:3, Hebrews 5:2, 11; 6:13; 9:17; 11:11; ἐ. οὖν, Hebrews 2:14; 4:6. With ellipsis, otherwise, else: Romans 11:6, 22, Hebrews 9:26; ἐ. ἄρα, 1 Corinthians 5:10; 7:14; introducing a question, Romans 3:6, 1 Corinthians 14:16; 15:29, Hebrews 10:2 (cf. 4Ma.1.33 4Mac.2.7 4Mac.2.10 4Mac.4.24-26).

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

26 total
  1. Matthew 18:32ἐπεὶ · because
    Then the master summoned him and said, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave all your debt because you begged me.
  2. Matthew 21:46ἐπεὶ · because
    Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.
  3. Matthew 27:6ἐπεὶ · since
    The chief priests picked up the pieces of silver and said, “It is unlawful to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.”
  4. Mark 15:42ἐπεὶ · Since
    Now it was already evening. Since it was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath),
  5. Luke 1:34ἐπεὶ · since
    “How can this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”
  6. John 13:29ἐπεὶ · Since
    Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.
  7. John 19:31ἐπεὶ
    It was the day of Preparation, and the next day was a High Sabbath. In order that the bodies would not remain on the cross during the Sabbath, the Jews asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies removed.
  8. Romans 3:6ἐπεὶ · In that case
    Certainly not! In that case, how could God judge the world?
  9. Romans 11:6ἐπεὶ · Otherwise
    And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
  10. Romans 11:22ἐπεὶ · Otherwise
    Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.
  11. 1 Corinthians 5:10ἐπεὶ
    I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world.
  12. 1 Corinthians 7:14ἐπεὶ · Otherwise
    For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
  13. 1 Corinthians 14:12ἐπεὶ · Since
    It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
  14. 1 Corinthians 14:16ἐπεὶ · Otherwise
    Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?
  15. 1 Corinthians 15:29Ἐπεὶ · If [these things are] not so
    If these things are not so, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them?
  16. 2 Corinthians 11:18ἐπεὶ · Since
    Since many are boasting according to the flesh, I too will boast.
  17. 2 Corinthians 13:3ἐπεὶ · since
    …since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is powerful among you.
  18. Hebrews 2:14Ἐπεὶ · since
    Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,
  19. Hebrews 4:6Ἐπεὶ · Since
    Since, then, it remains for some to enter His rest, and since those who formerly heard the good news did not enter because of their disobedience,
  20. Hebrews 5:2ἐπεὶ · since
    He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness.
  21. Hebrews 5:11ἐπεὶ · because
    We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.
  22. Hebrews 6:13ἐπεὶ · since
    When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,
  23. Hebrews 9:17ἐπεὶ
    …because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.
  24. Hebrews 9:26Ἐπεὶ · Otherwise
    Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself.
  25. Hebrews 10:2ἐπεὶ · [If it could]
    If it could, would not the offerings have ceased? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt the guilt of their sins.
  26. Hebrews 11:11ἐπεὶ · because
    By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.