ἘΦΑΠΑΞ, ἐφαπαξ
EPHAPAX, ephapax
Sounds Like: ef-AH-pax
Translations: once for all, once, once and for all
From the root: ἘΦΑΠΑΞ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Explanation: This word is a compound adverb meaning 'once for all' or 'once and for all'. It emphasizes the finality and completeness of an action, indicating that something happened a single time with lasting effect, never to be repeated. It is often used in contexts where a singular event has permanent significance.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G2178 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
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