Refiner Word Study ekpalai (G1597)
G1597  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἔκπαλαι
ekpalai
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"of old, long since, 2 Pet. 2:3; 3:5*"

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Definition and meaning

What does ekpalai mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G1597
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

of old, long since, 2 Pet. 2:3; 3:5*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἔκπαλαι

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with ekpalai

These are the most notable occurrences of ekpalai (G1597) across the King James Bible.

2 Peter 2:3

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

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:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about ekpalai

What does ekpalai mean in Greek?

Strong's G1597 (ekpalai) is a Greek word that means: of old, long since, 2 Pet. 2:3; 3:5* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does ekpalai appear in the Bible?

The word ekpalai (G1597) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1597?

Strong's G1597 is ekpalai, a Greek word defined as: of old, long since, 2 Pet. 2:3; 3:5*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is ekpalai in the Old Testament or New Testament?

ekpalai is a Greek word found in the New Testament.