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ἐπιοῦσα G1966

G1966 is the Greek word ἐπιοῦσα, transliterated epioûsa. The King James Version most often renders it next.

Word: ἐπιοῦσαTransliteration: epioûsaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

supervening, i.e. (G2250 (ἡμέρα) or G3571 (νύξ) being expressed or implied) the ensuing day or night.

Where it comes from

feminine singular participle of a comparative of G1909 (ἐπί) and (to go).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

next 3×day following 1×following 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: following, next.

Verses using ἐπιοῦσα

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 7:26 · KJV

And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another?

Acts 16:11 · KJV

Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;

Acts 20:15 · KJV

And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.

Acts 21:18 · KJV

And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.

Acts 23:11 · KJV

And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1966 mean?

G1966 is the Greek word ἐπιοῦσα (epioûsa), meaning supervening, i.e. (G2250 (ἡμέρα) or G3571 (νύξ) being expressed or implied) the ensuing day or night.

How is G1966 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it next (3 times), day following (1 time), following (1 time).

How many times does G1966 appear in the Bible?

ἐπιοῦσα (epioûsa) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1966 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine singular participle of a comparative of G1909 (ἐπί) and (to go).

Nearby entries

G1963 · ἐπίνοια — attention of the mind, i.e. (by implication) purpose G1964 · ἐπιορκέω — to commit perjury G1965 · ἐπίορκος — on oath, i.e. (falsely) a forswearer G1967 · ἐπιούσιος — tomorrow's; but more probably from G1909…G1968 · ἐπιπίπτω — to embrace (with affection) or seize (with…G1969 · ἐπιπλήσσω — to chastise, i.e. (with words) to upbraid

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