Strong's Lexicon hapax: Once, once for all, one time Original Word: ἅπαξ Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "ἅπαξ" meaning "once" or "one time." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hapax," the concept of singularity and finality can be seen in Hebrew words like "אֶחָד" (echad, Strong's H259), meaning "one" or "unity," and "פַּעַם" (pa'am, Strong's H6471), meaning "time" or "occurrence." Usage: The Greek adverb "hapax" is used to denote an action or event that occurs only once. It emphasizes the singularity and uniqueness of an occurrence. In the New Testament, it often underscores the sufficiency and finality of an event, particularly in theological contexts. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of something happening "once" carried significant weight, often implying completeness or perfection. In Jewish thought, the idea of a singular, definitive act was also important, especially in the context of sacrificial systems and covenantal promises. The New Testament writers, influenced by both Jewish and Hellenistic thought, used "hapax" to convey the definitive and unrepeatable nature of Christ's work. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a cop. prefix) and a prim. root pag- Definition once NASB Translation once (9), once for all (3), once more (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 530: ἅπαξἅπαξ, adverb, once, one time (from Homer down); a. universally: 2 Corinthians 11:25; Hebrews 9:26; 1 Peter 3:20 Rec.; ἔτι ἅπαξ, Hebrews 12:28f; ἅπαξ τοῦ ἐνιαυτοῦ, Hebrews 9:7 (Herodotus 2, 59, etc.). b. like Latinsemel, used of what is so done as to be of perpetual validity and never need repetition, once for all: Hebrews 6:4; Hebrews 10:2; 1 Peter 3:18; Jude 1:3, 5. c. καί ἅπαξ καί δίς indicates a definite number (the double καί emphasizing the repetition, both once and again i. e.) twice: 1 Thessalonians 2:18; Philippians 4:16; on the other hand, ἅπαξ καί δίς means (once and again i. e.) several times, repeatedly: Nehemiah 13:20; 1 Macc. 3:30. Cf. Schott on 1 Thessalonians 2:18, p. 86; (Meyer on Philippians, the passage cited). Probably from hapas; one (or a single) time (numerically or conclusively) -- once. see GREEK hapas Englishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 11:25 AdvGRK: τρὶς ἐραβδίσθην ἅπαξ ἐλιθάσθην τρὶς NAS: I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, KJV: was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, INT: three times I was beaten with rods once I was stoned three times Philippians 4:16 Adv 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Adv Hebrews 6:4 Adv Hebrews 9:7 Adv Hebrews 9:26 Adv Hebrews 9:27 Adv Hebrews 9:28 Adv Hebrews 10:2 Adv Hebrews 12:26 Adv Hebrews 12:27 Adv 1 Peter 3:18 Adv Jude 1:3 Adv Jude 1:5 Adv |
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