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ἔκπαλαι G1597

G1597 is the Greek word ἔκπαλαι, transliterated ékpalai. The King James Version most often renders it now of a long time.

Word: ἔκπαλαιTransliteration: ékpalaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

long ago, for a long while.

Where it comes from

from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3819 (πάλαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

now of a long time 1×old 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: of a long time, of old.

Verses using ἔκπαλαι

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Peter 2:3 · KJV

And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

2 Peter 3:5 · KJV

For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:

Common questions

What does Strong's G1597 mean?

G1597 is the Greek word ἔκπαλαι (ékpalai), meaning long ago, for a long while.

How is G1597 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it now of a long time (1 time), old (1 time).

How many times does G1597 appear in the Bible?

ἔκπαλαι (ékpalai) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1597 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3819 (πάλαι).

Nearby entries

G1594 · ἐκνήφω — (figuratively) to rouse (oneself) out of stupor G1595 · ἑκούσιον — voluntariness G1596 · ἑκουσίως — voluntarily G1598 · ἐκπειράζω — to test thoroughly G1599 · ἐκπέμπω — to despatch G1600 · ἐκπετάννυμι — to fly out, i.e. (by analogy) to extend

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