2184. ephémeros
Strong's Lexicon
ephémeros: Temporary, fleeting, lasting for a day

Original Word: ἐφήμερος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: ephémeros
Pronunciation: eh-FAY-meh-ros
Phonetic Spelling: (ef-ay'-mer-os)
Definition: Temporary, fleeting, lasting for a day
Meaning: for the day, daily, necessary for every day.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "epi" (ἐπί), meaning "upon" or "for," and "hēmera" (ἡμέρα), meaning "day."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent concept can be found in words like חֶלֶד (cheled, Strong's H2465), which also conveys the idea of transience or temporality, often used in the context of human life.

Usage: The term "ephémeros" is used to describe something that is short-lived or transient, often emphasizing the brevity and impermanence of life or certain experiences. In the context of the New Testament, it highlights the contrast between the temporal nature of earthly life and the eternal nature of spiritual truths and the kingdom of God.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of ephemerality was well understood, as it was a common theme in philosophy and literature. The Greeks often reflected on the fleeting nature of human life and the world, which was seen as a temporary stage in contrast to the eternal realm of the divine. This understanding carried over into the Hellenistic world and influenced early Christian thought, where the temporary nature of earthly life was contrasted with the eternal promises of God.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from epi and hémera
Definition
for the day
NASB Translation
daily (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2184: ἐφήμερος

ἐφήμερος, ἐφημερον (equivalent to ἐπί ἡμέραν ὤν);

1. lasting for a day (Pindar, Hippocrates, Plutarch, Galen.; others).

2. daily: τροφή (Diodorus 3, 32; Dionysius Halicarnassus 8, 41; Aristid. ii., p. 398 Jebb edition; 537, Dindorf edition)), James 2:15.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
daily.

From epi and hemera; for a day ("ephemeral"), i.e. Diurnal -- daily.

see GREEK epi

see GREEK hemera

Forms and Transliterations
εφημερου εφημέρου ἐφημέρου εφθόν ephemerou ephemérou ephēmerou ephēmérou
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James 2:15 Adj-GFS
GRK: λειπόμενοι τῆς ἐφημέρου τροφῆς
NAS: and in need of daily food,
KJV: and destitute of daily food,
INT: destitute of daily food

Strong's Greek 2184
1 Occurrence


ἐφημέρου — 1 Occ.

















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