Strong's G3819 · Greek
πάλαι
palai · /pal'-ahee/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Hebrews1 verse
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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×).