ἨΚΑΙ, ἠκαι
ĒKAI, ēkai
Sounds Like: hay-KAI-reh-stheh
Translations: you lacked opportunity, you were without opportunity, you had no opportunity, you were not able, you were not at leisure
From the root: ΗΚΑΙΡΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a verb meaning 'to lack opportunity' or 'to be without opportunity'. It describes a state where one does not have the right time or circumstances to do something. In the provided context, it suggests that 'you' (plural) were not able or did not have the chance to act.
Inflection: Second Person Plural, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice
Strong’s number: G2540 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 7:11
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