Strong's G2178 · Greek
ἐφάπαξ
ephápax
Definition
upon one occasion (only)
KJV: (at) once (for all)
Root / derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G530 (ἅπαξ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐφάπαξ across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
Hebrews3 verses
Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.
Hebrews 9:12Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
Hebrews 10:10By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2178 (ephápax) mean?
upon one occasion (only)
How many times does G2178 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2178 (ἐφάπαξ) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “once.”
How is ephápax translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2178 is rendered as “once” (5×).
Where does the Greek word ἐφάπαξ come from?
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G530 (ἅπαξ);