Strong's Lexicon ephapax: Once for all, once Original Word: ἐφάπαξ Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "ἐπί" (epi, meaning "upon" or "on") and "ἅπαξ" (hapax, meaning "once" or "once for all"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ephapax," the concept of a singular, sufficient act can be related to the Hebrew word "כָּלָה" (kalah, Strong's H3615), meaning "to complete" or "to finish," as seen in the completion of sacrificial rituals. Usage: The adverb "ephapax" is used in the New Testament to denote an action that is completed once and does not need to be repeated. It emphasizes the finality and sufficiency of an event or action, particularly in the context of Christ's sacrificial work. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a singular, all-sufficient act was significant, especially in religious and legal contexts. The use of "ephapax" in the New Testament underscores the revolutionary nature of Christ's sacrifice, contrasting with the repeated sacrifices of the Old Testament Levitical system. This term highlights the transition from the old covenant, which required continual offerings, to the new covenant, established through the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and hapax Definition once for all NASB Translation once for all (4), one time (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2178: ἐφάπαξἐφάπαξ (Treg. in Heb. ἐφ' ἅπαξ; cf. Lipsius, gram. Unters., p. 127), adverb (from ἐπί and ἅπαξ (cf. Winers Grammar, 422 (393); Buttmann, 321 (275))), once; at once i. e. a. our all at once: 1 Corinthians 15:6. b. our once for all: Romans 6:10; Hebrews 7:27; Hebrews 9:12; Hebrews 10:10. (Lucian, Dio Cassius, others.) From epi and hapax; upon one occasion (only) -- (at) once (for all). see GREEK epi see GREEK hapax Englishman's Concordance Romans 6:10 AdvGRK: ἁμαρτίᾳ ἀπέθανεν ἐφάπαξ ὃ δὲ NAS: to sin once for all; but the life KJV: he died unto sin once: but in that INT: to sin he died once for all that moreover 1 Corinthians 15:6 Adv Hebrews 7:27 Adv Hebrews 9:12 Adv Hebrews 10:10 Adv |
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