ἘΠΕΙΔΗΔΕ, ἐπειδηδε
EPEIDĒDE, epeidēde
Sounds Like: eh-pay-DEE-day
Translations: since indeed, because indeed, for indeed, seeing that
From the root: ἘΠΕΙΔΗ, ΔΕ
Part of Speech: Conjunction
Explanation: This is a compound conjunction formed from 'ἐπειδή' (epeídē), meaning 'since' or 'because', and 'δέ' (de), meaning 'but', 'and', or 'indeed'. The combination emphasizes the reason or cause, often translated as 'since indeed' or 'because indeed'. It introduces a clause that provides a strong justification or explanation for what precedes it.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s numbers: G1894 (Lookup on BibleHub), G1161 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Four — 5:44
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