Strong's G1893 · Greek
ἐπεί
epei · /ep-i'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
25 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
Matthew 27:6And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.
Luke2 verses
John2 verses
For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.
John 19:31The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
Romans3 verses
God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?
Romans 11:6And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Romans 11:22Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
1 Corinthians4 verses
Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.
1 Corinthians 14:12Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. of spiritual gifts: Gr. of spirits
1 Corinthians 14:16Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
1 Corinthians 15:29Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?
2 Corinthians2 verses
Hebrews9 verses
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 4:6Seeing 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 5:2Who 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 5:11Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
Hebrews 6:13For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
Hebrews 9:17For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
Hebrews 9:26For 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 10:2For 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 11:11Through 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