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ἐπάν G1875

G1875 is the Greek word ἐπάν, transliterated epán. The King James Version most often renders it when.

Word: ἐπάνTransliteration: epánLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a particle of indefinite contemporaneousness; whenever, as soon as.

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G302 (ἄν).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

when 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: when.

Verses using ἐπάν

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 2:8 · KJV

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

Luke 11:22 · KJV

But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.

Luke 11:34 · KJV

The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1875 mean?

G1875 is the Greek word ἐπάν (epán), meaning a particle of indefinite contemporaneousness; whenever, as soon as.

How is G1875 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it when (3 times).

How many times does G1875 appear in the Bible?

ἐπάν (epán) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1875 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G302 (ἄν).

Nearby entries

G1872 · ἐπακολουθέω — to accompany G1873 · ἐπακούω — to hearken (favorably) to G1874 · ἐπακροάομαι — to listen (intently) to G1876 · ἐπάναγκες — (adverbially) on necessity, i.e. necessarily G1877 · ἐπανάγω — to lead up on, i.e. (technical) to put out…G1878 · ἐπαναμιμνήσκω — to remind of

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