Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1893

Strong's G1893 · Greek

ἐπεί

epei · /ep-i'/

Number
G1893
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐπεί
Transliteration
epei
Pronunciation
ep-i'
KJV occurrences
25 verses

Definition

from 1909 and 1487; thereupon, i.e. since (of time or cause):--because, else, for that (then, -asmuch as), otherwise, seeing that, since, when.

KJV: because, else, for that (then, -asmuch as), otherwise, seeing that, since, when

Root / derivation: from 1909 and 1487

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπεί across 25 verses.

because7×
otherwise4×
seeing3×
then3×
Else2×
for2×
as1×
Forasmuch1×
Since1×
that1×
when1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

25 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke2 verses
John2 verses
Romans3 verses
1 Corinthians4 verses
2 Corinthians2 verses
Hebrews9 verses
Hebrews 2:14

Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

Hebrews 4:6

Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: it was: or, the gospel was

Hebrews 5:2

Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. can: or, can reasonably bear with

Hebrews 5:11

Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.

Hebrews 6:13

For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,

Hebrews 9:17

For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.

Hebrews 9:26

For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.

Hebrews 10:2

For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins. would: or, they would have ceased to be offered, because, etc.

Hebrews 11:11

Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1893 (epei) mean?

from 1909 and 1487; thereupon, i.e. since (of time or cause):--because, else, for that (then, -asmuch as), otherwise, seeing that, since, when.

How many times does G1893 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1893 (ἐπεί) appears in 25 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “because.”

How is epei translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1893 is rendered as “because” (7×), “otherwise” (4×), “seeing” (3×), “then” (3×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐπεί come from?

from 1909 and 1487