"then, afterwards, Mk. 4:17, 28; Lk. 8:12; in the next place, 1 Cor. 12:28; besides, furthermore, Heb. 12:9"
Definition and meaning
then, afterwards, Mk. 4:17, 28; Lk. 8:12; in the next place, 1 Cor. 12:28; besides, furthermore, Heb. 12:9
In the original Greek the word is written: εἶτα
Historical context
The Gospel of Mark moves urgently — the word "immediately" appears over 40 times. It was written for a Roman audience familiar with power and action. Jesus is portrayed as a man who acts, heals, and commands authority that the Roman world had never seen from a Jewish teacher.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of eita (G1534) across the King James Bible.
And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
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Common questions
Strong's G1534 (eita) is a Greek word that means: then, afterwards, Mk. 4:17, 28; Lk. 8:12; in the next place, 1 Cor. 12:28; besides, furthermore, Heb. 12:9 It appears 15 times in the King James Bible.
The word eita (G1534) appears 15 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1534 is eita, a Greek word defined as: then, afterwards, Mk. 4:17, 28; Lk. 8:12; in the next place, 1 Cor. 12:28; besides, furthermore, Heb. 12:9. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
eita is a Greek word found in the New Testament.