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Strong's G2178 ἐφάπαξ (ephapax)

ephapax - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2178 — zan (“kind”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2178
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 3

Strong's G2178 Quick Answer

Strong's G2178 ἐφάπαξ (ephapax) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ephapax (ef-ap'-ax) adv. 1. upon one occasion (only) [from G1909 and G530] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include once. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
ephapax (ef-ap'-ax) adv. 1. upon one occasion (only) [from G1909 and G530]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
once

Meaning and Definition

ephapax (ef-ap'-ax) adv. 1. upon one occasion (only) [from G1909 and G530] KJV: (at) once (for all) Root(s): G1909, G530

Original Word
ἐφάπαξ
Transliteration
ephapax
Derivation
Root: ἅπαξ R1: 1909 R2: 530
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2178. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G2178 Is Translated

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

once Romans 6:10

How Strong's G2178 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 5 linked usages.

Strong's G2178 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 G2178 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 6:10 KJV

For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.

1 Corinthians 15:6 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.

Hebrews 7:27 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.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2178.

Romans 6:10 New Testament, KJV
For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
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.
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.
Hebrews 9:12 New Testament, KJV
Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
Hebrews 10:10 New Testament, KJV
By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2178, grouped by book.

Romans 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 3 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2178 FAQ

What does ephapax (ἐφάπαξ) mean?

Strong's G2178 is a Greek entry for G2178 ἐφάπαξ (ephapax). ephapax (ef-ap'-ax) adv. 1. upon one occasion (only) [from G1909 and G530]

How many times is ephapax (ἐφάπαξ) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G2178 across 3 books.

Where can I study ephapax (ἐφάπαξ) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2178 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate ephapax (ἐφάπαξ)?

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