Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3819

Strong's G3819 · Greek

πάλαι

pálai

Number
G3819
Language
Greek
Original word
πάλαι
Transliteration
pálai
KJV occurrences
5 verses

Definition

(adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective) ancient

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

Root / derivation: probably another form for G3825 (πάλιν) (through the idea of retrocession);

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 (pálai) mean?

(adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective) ancient

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 pálai translated in the KJV?

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

Where does the Greek word πάλαι come from?

probably another form for G3825 (πάλιν) (through the idea of retrocession);