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Strong's G2031 ἔπος (epos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2031 — harhor (“thought”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2031
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2031 Quick Answer

Strong's G2031 ἔπος (epos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epos (ep'-os) n. 1. a word [from G2036] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include say. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
epos (ep'-os) n. 1. a word [from G2036]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
say

Meaning and Definition

epos (ep'-os) n. 1. a word [from G2036] KJV: X say Root(s): G2036

Original Word
ἔπος
Transliteration
epos
Derivation
Root: ἔπω R1: 2036
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2031. 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)

a word

Usage: ἔπος, -εος (-ους), τό [in LXX: Zec.7:3, Sir.44:5 * ;] a word: ὡς ἔ. εἰπεῖν (cl.), so to speak: Heb.7:9.† SYN.: λόγος, reasoned speech; ῥῆμα, mere articulated utterance; ἔ., the articulated expression of a thought (AS)

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How Strong's G2031 Is Translated

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

How Strong's G2031 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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 1 linked usage.
  • 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 G2031 (ἔπος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2031 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 G2031 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Hebrews 7:9 KJV

And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.

Strong's G2031 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 44:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Such as found out musical tunes, And recited verses in writing:

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2031.

Hebrews 7:9 New Testament, KJV
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
Wisdom of Sirach 44:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Such as found out musical tunes, And recited verses in writing:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2031, grouped by book.

Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2031 FAQ

What does epos (ἔπος) mean?

Epos (Strong's G2031) is a Greek word most simply glossed "word". epos (ep'-os) n. 1. a word [from G2036]

How many times is epos (ἔπος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2031 across 2 books.

Where can I study epos (ἔπος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2031 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate epos (ἔπος)?

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

Does Strong's G2031 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2031, with linked reader references where each row is available.