Strong's Lexicon epeidéper: "Inasmuch as," "since indeed," "because" Original Word: ἐπειδήπερ Word Origin: From the combination of ἐπεί (epei, Strong's 1893) meaning "since" or "because" and the emphatic particle περ (per, Strong's 4007). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπειδήπερ, similar causal conjunctions in Hebrew include כִּי (ki, Strong's 3588) meaning "because" or "for," which serves a similar function in connecting clauses with a reason or explanation. Usage: The Greek conjunction ἐπειδήπερ is used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or explanation for what follows. It is an emphatic form of ἐπεί, used to stress the causal relationship between two clauses. This word is often employed to set the stage for a narrative or argument by establishing a foundational reason or context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Greek literature and the New Testament, conjunctions like ἐπειδήπερ were crucial for constructing logical arguments and narratives. They helped writers and speakers connect ideas in a coherent and persuasive manner. In the Greco-Roman world, where rhetoric and philosophy were highly valued, the precise use of such conjunctions was essential for effective communication. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epeidé and per Definition inasmuch as NASB Translation much (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1895: ἐπειδήπερἐπειδήπερ (ἐπειδή περ Lachmann), conjunction (from ἐπεί, δή and περ), seeing that, forasmuch as; Itala and Vulg.quoniamquidem, since now (cf. Winer's Grammar, 448 (417)): Luke 1:1. (Aristotle, phys. 8, 5 (p. 256b, 25); Dionysius Halicarnassus 2, 72; Philo ad Gai. § 25, and Attic writings from Thucydides down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance inasmuch. From epeide and per; since indeed (of cause) -- forasmuch. see GREEK epeide see GREEK per Forms and Transliterations ΕΠΕΙΔΗΠΕΡ επειδήπερ ἐπειδήπερ EPEIDePER EPEIDĒPERLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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