Definition
ἑσπέρα, -ας, ἡ
(prop, fem, of ἕσπερος), [in LXX chiefly for עָרַב ;]
(a) (sc. ὥρα), evening: Luke 24:29, Acts 4:3; 20:15; 28:23;
(b) (so. χώρα), the west.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἑσπέρα:
- עֶ֫רֶבe.rev“evening”95%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Luke 24:29ἑσπέραν · eveningBut they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them.
- Acts 4:3ἑσπέρα · eveningThey seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day.
- Acts 28:23ἑσπέρας · eveningSo they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.