"with subj., whenever, as soon as, Mt. 2:8; Lk. 11:22, 34*"
Definition and meaning
with subj., whenever, as soon as, Mt. 2:8; Lk. 11:22, 34*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐπάν
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
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 epan (G1875) across the King James Bible.
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.
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.
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.
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Common questions
Strong's G1875 (epan) is a Greek word that means: with subj., whenever, as soon as, Mt. 2:8; Lk. 11:22, 34* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word epan (G1875) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1875 is epan, a Greek word defined as: with subj., whenever, as soon as, Mt. 2:8; Lk. 11:22, 34*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
epan is a Greek word found in the New Testament.