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Strong's G1899 ἔπειτα (epeita)

Epeita means “then” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1899 — hegeh (“mourning”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1899
Language Greek
Linked Usages 18
Books 10

Strong's G1899 Quick Answer

Strong's G1899 ἔπειτα (epeita) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epeita (ep'-ei-tah) adv. 1. thereafter [from G1909 and G1534] It has 18 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include after and then. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
epeita (ep'-ei-tah) adv. 1. thereafter [from G1909 and G1534]
Usage
18 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
after and then

Meaning and Definition

epeita (ep'-ei-tah) adv. 1. thereafter [from G1909 and G1534] KJV: after that(-ward), then Root(s): G1909, G1534

Original Word
ἔπειτα
Transliteration
epeita
Derivation
Root: εἶτα R1: 1909 R2: 1534
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1899. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

then

Usage: ἐπειτα, adv. of sequence [in LXX: Num.19:10 A, Isa.16:2, 4Ma.6:3 * ;] thereupon, thereafter, then: Luk.16:7, Gal.1:21, Jas.4:14; before μετὰ τοῦτο, Jhn.11:7; μετὰ ἔτη τρία, Gal.1:18; διὰ δεκατεσσάρων ἐτῶν, Gal.2:1; πρῶτον . . . ἔ., 1Co.15:46, 1Th.4:17, Heb.7:2; πρότεφον . . . ἔ, Heb.7:27; ἀπαρχὴ . . . ἔ., 1Co.15:23; εἶτα . . . ἔ., 1Co.15:5-6 (WH, txt.); . . . ἔ., 1Co.15:5-7 (WH, mg.); τρίτον . . . ἔ. (his), 1Co.12:28.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1899 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epeita, 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.

after John 11:7 Then Mark 7:5

How Strong's G1899 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 16 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1899 (ἔπειτα) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1899 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 G1899 in the New Testament

16 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 7:5 KJV

Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?

Luke 16:7 KJV

Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.

John 11:7 KJV

Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.

Strong's G1899 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Isaiah 16:2 Septuagint / Brenton

For thou shalt be as a young bird taken away from a bird that has flown: even thou shalt be so, daughter of Moab: and then do thou, O Arnon,

Strong's G1899 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 6:3 Septuagint / Brenton

Then tying back his arms and hands, they disdainfully used him with stripes;

Usage Excerpts

First 18 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1899.

Isaiah 16:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For thou shalt be as a young bird taken away from a bird that has flown: even thou shalt be so, daughter of Moab: and then do thou, O Arnon,
Mark 7:5 New Testament, KJV
Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?
Luke 16:7 New Testament, KJV
Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.
John 11:7 New Testament, KJV
Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.
1 Corinthians 12:28 New Testament, KJV
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.
1 Corinthians 15:6 New Testament, KJV
After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
1 Corinthians 15:7 New Testament, KJV
After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
1 Corinthians 15:23 New Testament, KJV
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
1 Corinthians 15:46 New Testament, KJV
Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
Galatians 1:18 New Testament, KJV
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
Galatians 1:21 New Testament, KJV
Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;
Galatians 2:1 New Testament, KJV
Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
1 Thessalonians 4:17 New Testament, KJV
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Hebrews 7:2 New Testament, KJV
To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
Hebrews 7:27 New Testament, KJV
Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.
James 3:17 New Testament, KJV
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
James 4:14 New Testament, KJV
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
4 Maccabees 6:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then tying back his arms and hands, they disdainfully used him with stripes;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1899, grouped by book.

Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 5 usages, New Testament
Galatians 3 usages, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament
James 2 usages, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1899 FAQ

What does epeita (ἔπειτα) mean?

Epeita (Strong's G1899) is a Greek word most simply glossed "then". epeita (ep'-ei-tah) adv. 1. thereafter [from G1909 and G1534]

How many times is epeita (ἔπειτα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 18 linked usages for Strong's G1899 across 10 books.

Where can I study epeita (ἔπειτα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1899 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate epeita (ἔπειτα)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as after and then. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1899 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1899, with linked reader references where each row is available.