Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3819

Strong's G3819 · Greek

πάλαι

palai · /pal'-ahee/

Number
G3819
Language
Greek
Original word
πάλαι
Transliteration
palai
Pronunciation
pal'-ahee
KJV occurrences
5 verses

Definition

probably another form for 3825 (through the idea of retrocession); (adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective) ancient:--any while, a great while ago, (of) old, in time past.

KJV: any while, a great while ago, (of) old, in time past

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πάλαι across 5 verses.

old2×
ago1×
past1×
while1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
2 Peter1 verse
Jude1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3819 (palai) mean?

probably another form for 3825 (through the idea of retrocession); (adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective) ancient:--any while, a great while ago, (of) old, in time past.

How many times does G3819 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3819 (πάλαι) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “old.”

How is palai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3819 is rendered as “old” (2×), “ago” (1×), “past” (1×), “while” (1×).