Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
of old
Usage: ἔκ-παλαι adv. (of a class of compound adverbs common in late Gk.; see Mayor on 2 Pe, l.with), for a long time, from of old: 2Pe.2:3 3:5.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1597
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
1
Strong's G1597 Quick Answer
Strong's G1597 ἔκπαλαι (ekpalai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ekpalai (ek'-pal-ai) adv. 1. long ago, for a long while [from G1537 and G3819] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include long and old. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- ekpalai (ek'-pal-ai) adv. 1. long ago, for a long while [from G1537 and G3819]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- long and old
Meaning and Definition
ekpalai (ek'-pal-ai) adv. 1. long ago, for a long while [from G1537 and G3819] KJV: of a long time, of old Root(s): G1537, G3819
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1597. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1597 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ekpalai, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
long
2 Peter 2:3
old
2 Peter 3:5
How Strong's G1597 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
Strong's G1597 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1597 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
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:
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1597.
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.
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:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1597, grouped by book.
2 Peter 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G1597 FAQ
What does ekpalai (ἔκπαλαι) mean?
Ekpalai (Strong's G1597) is a Greek word most simply glossed "of a long time". ekpalai (ek'-pal-ai) adv. 1. long ago, for a long while [from G1537 and G3819]
How many times is ekpalai (ἔκπαλαι) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1597 across 1 book.
Where can I study ekpalai (ἔκπαλαι) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1597 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate ekpalai (ἔκπαλαι)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as long and old. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.