Redirected from επεφωϲκε, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.
ΕΠΕΦΩΣΚΕ, επεφωσκε
EPEPHŌSKE, epephōske
Sounds Like: eh-peh-FOH-skeh
Translations: it was dawning, it was growing light, it was drawing on, it was approaching
From the root: ΦΩΣΚΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word describes the process of light appearing or increasing, typically referring to the dawn or the beginning of a new day. It can also be used metaphorically to indicate the approach or beginning of something, such as a new period or event. It is an impersonal verb, often used in the third person singular, meaning 'it was dawning' or 'it was growing light'.
Inflection: Imperfect, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular
Strong’s number: G2017 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Luke — 23:54
From the same root
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