Strong's Lexicon epiousa: Next, following, coming Original Word: ἐπιοῦσα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "ἐπί" (epi, meaning "upon" or "on") and the participle form of "εἰμί" (eimi, meaning "to be"), thus conveying the sense of "coming" or "following." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "epiousa," the concept of the "next day" can be related to Hebrew terms like "מָחָר" (machar, Strong's H4279), meaning "tomorrow" or "the next day." Usage: The term "epiousa" is used in the New Testament to denote the "next" or "following" day. It is often used in the context of time, specifically referring to the day that follows the current one. This word is typically used to indicate the immediate future, emphasizing the continuity of time from one day to the next. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, time was often measured in terms of days, with particular emphasis on the sequence of days. The Jewish understanding of days, which began at sunset, also influenced the use of terms like "epiousa." This word reflects the cultural importance of daily cycles and the anticipation of what is to come, a concept that was significant in both Jewish and early Christian contexts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee epeimi. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1966: ἐπιοῦσαἐπιοῦσα, see ἔπειμι. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance following, next. Feminine singular participle of a comparative of epi and heimi (to go); supervening, i.e. (hemera or nux being expressed or implied) the ensuing day or night -- following, next. see GREEK epi see GREEK hemera see GREEK nux Forms and Transliterations επιουση επιούση ἐπιούσῃ epiouse epiousē epioúsei epioúsēiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 7:26 V-PP-DFSGRK: τῇ τε ἐπιούσῃ ἡμέρᾳ ὤφθη KJV: And the next day he shewed himself INT: on the and following day he appeared Acts 16:11 V-PP-DFS Acts 20:15 V-PP-DFS Acts 21:18 V-PP-DFS Acts 23:11 V-PP-DFS |
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