Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
when/as soon as
Usage: ἐπ-άν conj. (ἐπεί, which see, ἄν) later form of ἐπήν, after, when: with subjc. Pres., Luk.11:34; with subjc. aor., Mat.2:8, Luk.11:22.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1875
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's G1875 Quick Answer
Strong's G1875 ἐπάν (epan) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epan (ep-an') conj. 1. whenever, as soon as [from G1909 and G302, a particle of indefinite contemporaneousness] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include when. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- epan (ep-an') conj. 1. whenever, as soon as [from G1909 and G302, a particle of indefinite contemporaneousness]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- when
Meaning and Definition
epan (ep-an') conj. 1. whenever, as soon as [from G1909 and G302, a particle of indefinite contemporaneousness] KJV: when Root(s): G1909, G302
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1875. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1875 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epan, 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.
when
Matthew 2:8
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How Strong's G1875 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 3 linked usages.
Strong's G1875 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 G1875 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1875.
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1875, grouped by book.
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G1875 FAQ
What does epan (ἐπάν) mean?
Epan (Strong's G1875) is a Greek word most simply glossed "when". epan (ep-an') conj. 1. whenever, as soon as [from G1909 and G302, a particle of indefinite contemporaneousness]
How many times is epan (ἐπάν) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1875 across 2 books.
Where can I study epan (ἐπάν) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1875 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate epan (ἐπάν)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as when. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.